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Senate confirms Makary for FDA commissioner

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FDA pick, a former Johns Hopkins surgeon, seen as a less controversial nomination than some of Trump's other HHS subagency selections.

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  1. Roll Call

    Senate confirms Makary for FDA commissioner (opens Roll Call)

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    FDA pick, a former Johns Hopkins surgeon, seen as a less controversial nomination than some of Trump's other HHS subagency selections.

  2. UPI

    Senate confirms Marty Makary as FDA commissoner (opens UPI)

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    The U.S. Senate confirmed Marty Makary as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration mostly along party lines on Tuesday night.

  3. Fox News

    Senate confirms Dr Marty Makary as Trump's FDA chief (opens Fox News)

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    Dr. Marty Makary was confirmed to lead Trump's FDA in the Senate on Tuesday night as the president's team continues to come together.

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