US EditionSenate panel votes to hold Steward Health CEO in contempt of Congress
- A U.S. Senate committee voted to hold Steward Health CEO Ralph De La Torre in contempt for not testifying, adopting resolutions for civil and criminal enforcement.
- De La Torre refused to attend a hearing despite a subpoena, prompting the votes to move forward to the full Senate.
- Senator Bernie Sanders stated that De La Torre's refusal to testify left the committee no choice but to seek contempt charges.
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Steward CEO stands in contempt of Congress, Senate committee resolves
“Today, with a unanimous vote, we are making clear to Dr. de la Torre, the Steward Board of Directors and senior leadership, and other CEOs, private equity investors, and corporate executives who treat the health care system like their piggy bank: your millions do not shield you from accountability to a legal order issued by the United States Senate,” U.S. Sen. Ed Markey said.
Senate committee votes to hold Steward Health CEO in contempt
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee voted to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt of Congress after he refused to testify about his company's financial collapse last week.
Senate panel votes to hold Steward Health Care CEO in contempt
A Senate committee on Thursday approved referring Steward Health Care chief executive Ralph de la Torre for civil and criminal charges over his refusal to testify about the hospital chain’s financial crisis. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee voted 20 to zero, with only Kentucky Senator Rand Paul abstaining, on both resolutions to hold de la Torre in contempt of Congress after he skipped appearing at a hearing last week …
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