Trump FDA pick dodges vaccine, abortion questions at Senate confirmation hearing
Dr. Heidi Overton, President Trump's nominee for FDA commissioner, avoided answering specific questions regarding vaccines and abortion during her Senate confirmation hearing.
Dr. Heidi Overton, President 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. The confirmation hearing in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee shed light on the priorities of lawmakers but offered little about Overton’s views and...
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