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Senate confirms Biden's FDA pick despite political divisions

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Most Democrats and six Republicans voted to confirm Dr. Robert Califf. Califf, 70, is expected to be sworn in this week. He's a prominent cardiologist with extensive clinical research experience. He also served as FDA chief during former President Barack Obama's final year in office.

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Reuters

U.S. Senate confirms Biden's FDA nominee Califf

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to confirm Dr. Robert Califf as U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner after some Senators had argued his ties to the pharmaceutical industry or views on birth control made him unfit for the role. Califf, 70, is a well-regarded cardiologist and researcher who takes the helm for a second time at the FDA, which has lacked a permanent

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Senate confirms Biden's FDA pick despite political divisions

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

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Senate confirms Biden's FDA pick despite political divisions

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 derail what was initially expected to be an easy confirmation.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Senate confirms Biden's FDA pick despite political divisions

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

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

Senate confirms Biden's nominee for FDA commissioner

The Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Dr. Robert Califf as the next commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration, despite opposition from some Democrats regarding his ties to the pharmaceutical industry.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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