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Dr. Overton’s FDA Battle | Boise News
The White House is pushing hard to confirm Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA head, despite mounting resistance from Senator Bill Cassidy, who questions her managerial experience and her role in a controversial vaccine executive order. While the administration praises her policy expertise and scientific commitment, Cassidy warns her actions undermine child health and lack the leadership needed for a struggling agency. Past nomination setbacks have only heightened scrutiny, but the President remains confident, envisioning Dr. Overton as a key figure in advancing U.S. scientific innovation and…
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