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Heidi Overton Takes the FDA Helm | Tucson News
Dr. Heidi Overton, a trusted Trump ally and former White House health official, is poised to lead the FDA — but her confirmation faces fierce scrutiny. With a track record supporting the president’s agenda on drug pricing and vaccine policy — including controversial stances on abortion pills and separating the MMR vaccine — she’ll inherit a turbulent agency grappling with e-cigarettes, antidepressants, and food safety crises. Navigating GOP resistance, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s priorities, and Senate skepticism, Overton must balance political pressure with public health…
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