(AP) – Gov. Kathleen Sebelius appears today before

the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee in

what’s being billed as a courtesy hearing.

Her big test comes Thursday when she will testify before the

Senate Finance Committee. Members then will decide whether to send

the nomination to the full Senate. She’s expected to face little

opposition.

Sebelius was nominated March 2 by President Barack Obama to head

the Department of Health and Human Services.

If confirmed, she will resign as governor and be replaced by Lt.

Mark Parkinson.