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FDA pick sidesteps tough questions

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America

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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