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Cassidy pressed the FDA nominee to defend vaccine science and urged her to protect children’s health.
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Sen. Bill Cassidy pressed FDA nominee Heidi Overton to defend vaccine science and received assurances on the MMR vaccine, though she would not directly criticize President Trump’s statements. The Senate committee is expected to vote later on whether to advance her nomination.
Senator who pressed the FDA nominee for commitments on vaccine science
President whose statements on vaccines and other health issues were raised at the hearing
Former president referenced in the account of Cassidy’s impeachment vote
Senator who questioned Overton about Trump’s MMR vaccine statements
Health and Human Services secretary whose vaccination-policy assurances to Cassidy are discussed
Representative who defeated Cassidy in a Republican primary
At a Senate hearing on her FDA nomination, Heidi Overton voiced support for vaccine safety, and Bill Cassidy questioned her about vaccine standards. The articles largely tell the hearing alike, while differing in emphasis: some focus on Cassidy seeking assurances, others on Overton’s reluctance to directly challenge President Trump, and some add her answers on other issues or measles figures.
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Former president referenced in the account of Cassidy’s impeachment vote
Senator who questioned Overton about Trump’s MMR vaccine statements
Health and Human Services secretary whose vaccination-policy assurances to Cassidy are discussed
Representative who defeated Cassidy in a Republican primary
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