FDA Nominee Heidi Overton Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing
Dr. Heidi Overton, President Trump's nominee to lead the FDA, faced a Senate confirmation hearing where she avoided directly answering questions on the safety of the abortion pill mifepristone and was also pressed on vaccine-related statements and tobacco policy. NYT's coverage includes more detail on measles vaccine misstatements, while both outlets note her anti-abortion rights stance.
Dr. Heidi Overton, President Trump's nominee for FDA leadership, testified at a Senate confirmation hearing and declined to state whether she believes the abortion pill mifepristone is safe. She was also questioned about the president's statements regarding the measles vaccine and his intervention in tobacco policy. Overton has been described as a strong opponent of abortion rights.
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Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story FDA pick sidesteps tough questions Dr. Heidi Overton, President Donald 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. © Greg Nash During the...
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