FDA pick sidesteps tough questions
Dr. Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration, faced senators Thursday on vaccines and abortion. The Hill reported that Overton largely avoided difficult questions during the discussion, taking a cautious position on issues central to the agency’s work.
Dr. Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration, appeared before senators Thursday.
According to The Hill, Overton walked a fine line on vaccines and abortion and largely dodged difficult questions from senators.
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