Secretary of Health and Humans Services Alex Azar, here speaking at the White House on August 16, 2018 in Washington, DC, says Wednesday his department won't work with President-elect Joe Biden's team until the General Services Administration determines he won.
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Secretary of Health and Humans Services Alex Azar, here speaking at the White House on August 16, 2018 in Washington, DC, says Wednesday his department won't work with President-elect Joe Biden's team until the General Services Administration determines he won.
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HHS secretary says department won't work with Biden's team until federal agency determines he won

The Health and Human Services Department will not work with President-elect Joe Biden's team until the General Services Administration makes a determination that he won the election, Secretary Alex Azar said Wednesday, even as public health experts stress that a smooth transition is a critical part of the government's response to the worsening coronavirus pandemic.