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Coverage dated February 14, 2022

Senate confirms Biden's FDA pick despite political divisions

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The Senate narrowly confirms Biden’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration, filling a position that had been open for more than a year.

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  1. KOB 4

    Senate confirms Biden's FDA pick despite political divisions (opens KOB 4)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate narrowly confirmed President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday pushing past a thicket of political controversies that threatened to

  2. The Hill

    Biden's FDA pick clears key Senate hurdle (opens The Hill)

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    President Biden's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is headed towards a close confirmation vote after the Senate on Monday voted to shut down debate on his nomination.

  3. The Hill

    Senate confirms Biden FDA nominee (opens The Hill)

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    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a new confirmed leader for the first time in over a year after the Senate on Tuesday voted to confirm Robert Califf.

  4. Newsweek

    Senate barely confirms Biden's FDA head pick despite landslide 6 years ago (opens Newsweek)

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    In 2016, the Senate confirmed Dr. Robert Califf to lead the FDA in an 89-4 vote, but he was narrowly confirmed this week in a tight 50-46 vote.

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