Trump FDA nominee questioned on healthcare and vaccines in Senate

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 23:26 · Archive

Trump's FDA nominee Dr Heidi Overton faced questioning from senators including Bernie Sanders on healthcare policy.

Trump's FDA nominee Dr Heidi Overton faced questioning from senators at her confirmation hearing. Bernie Sanders pressed her on whether healthcare is a human right, with Overton declining to give a direct yes-or-no answer. She was also questioned on vaccines and abortion. The health panel's 21 members must vote to advance her nomination to a full Senate vote.

How it is being reported

• Trump’s FDA nominee questioned on vaccines and abortion stance in Senate hearingIndependent World · 24 Sept, 21:59
• Trump FDA pick repeatedly sidesteps Sanders' universal healthcare demands in heated clashFox News · 24 Sept, 20:36

In this story: Heidi Overton · Bernie Sanders · Donald Trump · FDA · Senate

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