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FDA nominee Heidi Overton stonewalls Senate committee questions

Original: "Republicans and Democrats alike on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee tried repeatedly with lit

Members of both parties on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee repeatedly pressed the White House's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, Heidi Overton, for her views on health policy. Lawmakers tried several times to draw out opinions or commitments but got little in return, drawing bipartisan frustration at the confirmation hearing.

Why now: A nominee refusing to give substantive answers to both parties at a Senate hearing is unusual and politically contentious.

Heidi OvertonFood and Drug AdministrationSenate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee

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• "Republicans and Democrats alike on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee tried repeatedly with little success to elicit opinions from the White House’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, Heidi Overton, on health policy or a pledge to assert… · bich@apobangpo.space · 4

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