At her Senate confirmation hearing, FDA nominee Heidi Overton voiced support for approved vaccines but avoided directly challenging President Trump on vaccine and medication claims. Senators also questioned her about abortion-pill oversight and flavored vaping products.
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.
Health and Human Services secretary whom Cassidy asked whether Overton would challenge
ALSO MENTIONED Dr. Oz, Administration figure named in Trump's praise of Overton; Heidi Overton, Trump's nominee to lead the FDA; Marty Makary, Overton's predecessor as FDA commissioner
Health and Human Services secretary whom Cassidy asked whether Overton would challenge
ALSO MENTIONED Dr. Oz, Administration figure named in Trump's praise of Overton; Heidi Overton, Trump's nominee to lead the FDA; Marty Makary, Overton's predecessor as FDA commissioner
