Kathleen was sworn in after being confirmed by 65 - 31 vote . White House says the team is equipped to handle swine flu situation . Sebelius has come under fire for agreeing to late - term abortion doctor . Sebelius also revealed in March that she recently paid nearly $ 8,000 in back taxes and interest . She was two - term Democratic governor in Kansas , a Republican - leaning state .
Kathleen was sworn in after being confirmed by 65 - 31 vote . White House says the team is equipped to handle swine flu situation . Sebelius has come under fire for agreeing to late - term abortion doctor . She was two - term Democratic governor in Kansas , a Republican - leaning state .