FDA pick sidesteps tough questions

Dr. Heidi Overton, President Trump's nominee for FDA commissioner, avoided providing direct answers to senators regarding vaccines and abortion during her confirmation hearing.
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story FDA pick sidesteps tough questions Dr. Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), walked a fine line Thursday on vaccines and abortion, largely dodging difficult questions from senators. © Greg Nash During the...
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