Trump Nominates White House Aide Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner
President Trump has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton, a conservative White House policy adviser, to lead the Food and Drug Administration, setting up a contentious confirmation battle over drug regulation and reproductive health.
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Heidi Overton will be nominated to lead FDA
Science Magazine ↗Trump to tap White House aide as FDA commissioner
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