Senate panel advances Trump surgeon general nominee
The Senate HELP Committee voted 12-11 to advance Nicole Saphier's nomination for U.S. surgeon general, moving the selection toward a full Senate vote.
President Trump's nominee for U.S. surgeon general advanced through a key Senate committee on Wednesday, setting up a glide path to a floor vote and confirmation. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to advance Nicole Saphier along party lines, 12-11. But because this is the final week the Senate is in session...
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