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.
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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 - 6d -
Trump's FDA nominee faces Senate questions after agency layoffs and resignations
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Dave Weldon, former lawmaker and vaccine critic, faces Senate grilling at CDC confirmation hearing
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Trump has dropped a high-profile abortion case in Idaho. Here's what that means
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CDC to study vaccines and autism, despite several studies already finding no link
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Texas doctor urges vaccine amid deadly measles outbreak
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Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant
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‘It’s an open question’ whether U.S. headed toward government shutdown
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Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary
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Vitamin A, While Helpful for Measles, Is Not a Replacement for Vaccination
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Senate Democrats appear ready to back down in government shutdown fight
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Christians Are Pressing Trump to Clear a Path for Israel to Annex the West Bank
Some 80 percent of white, evangelical Christians voted for President Trump. Now, some want a policy change that could undermine a future Palestinian state.The New York Times - 4d -
Pressed by Republicans, D.C. Begins Removing Black Lives Matter Mural
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A Skeptical G.O.P. Senator Makes His Peace With Kennedy
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House funding vote puts Senate Democrats in a bind: From the Politics Desk
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Trump Cuts Could Squeeze Small Farmers and Food Banks
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