Trump nominates Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA head
Dr. Heidi Overton has been nominated by Trump to lead the FDA, the agency responsible for regulating food, drugs, medical devices, and tobacco with a staff of 18,000 employees. Currently serving as a White House policy aide, Overton would need Senate confirmation to assume this prominent regulatory leadership position.
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What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA
Dr. Heidi Overton has been nominated by Trump to lead the FDA, the agency responsible for regulating food, drugs, medical devices, and tobacco with a staff of 18,000 employees. Currently serving as a White House policy aide, Overton would need Senate confirmation to assume this prominent regulatory leadership position.
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