FDA nominee faces skepticism on vaccines from GOP senators at confirmation hearing
President Trump's FDA nominee, Dr. Heidi Overton, faced skepticism from senators regarding her stance on vaccine policy and medication abortion access during her confirmation hearing.
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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