Senate Confirms Bhattacharya and Makary to H.H.S. Posts
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will direct the N.I.H., and Dr. Martin A. Makary will lead the F.D.A. Both have reputations as medical contrarians.
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Senators Press Marty Makary on Abortion Pills and Vaccines
At a hearing, Dr. Marty Makary, the nominee for F.D.A. commissioner, fielded questions focused on whether he would review or reopen certain policy areas.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Senate confirms Marty Makary to lead FDA
The Senate on Tuesday night confirmed Marty Makary to be the Food and Drug Administration commissioner. Makary was easily confirmed by a 56-44 vote, picking up three Democrats. Democratic Sens. ...The Hill - 1d -
Bhattacharya's nomination as NIH director advances in Senate
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted to advance Jay Bhattacharya's nomination as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Thursday. He now faces a ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
FDA Nominee Marty Makary to Face Grilling Over Cutbacks and Policy Shifts
Dr. Marty Makary will testify before the Senate health committee on Thursday. Lawmakers may press him over staff reductions and changes in agency direction on issues like vaccines.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Senate confirms Trump's nominee to run NIH
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed health researcher Jay Bhattacharya as the next leader of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya was confirmed on a party- line vote, 53 to 47. ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump's FDA nominee faces Senate questions after agency layoffs and resignations
Dr. Marty Makary will answer questions from a Senate panel about his plans to lead the Food and Drug AdministrationABC News - Mar. 6 -
Senate panel OKs Makary's nomination as FDA commissioner
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted Thursday to advance Marty Makary's nomination as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He will likely be ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Dr. Oz delivers opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, testified about his past health advocacy and qualifications during his opening statement at a Senate ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Dr. Oz dodges questions on Medicaid cuts at Senate confirmation hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid, sidestepped questions from senators on whether he supports significant Medicaid cuts.NBC News - Mar. 14
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