FDA nominee faces skepticism on vaccines from Republican senators at confirmation hearing
Dr. Heidi Overton, President Trump's nominee for FDA commissioner, faced bipartisan criticism during her confirmation hearing. Senators questioned her on medication abortion access and her previous work regarding vaccine policy.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration appeared to disappoint senators from both political parties Thursday with how she answered questions about medication abortion access during her confirmation hearing. Dr. Heidi Overton also faced skepticism from committee Chairman Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, about her work on vaccine policy […]
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