President Joe Biden s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration has stalled in the narrowly divided Senate an unexpected setback that could delay decisions on electronic cigarettes and a raft of other high-profile health issues pending at the agency.
Biden nominated Dr. Robert Califf for the job in November after a 10-month search that critics complained left a leadership vacuum at the powerful regulatory agency, which has played a central role in the COVID-19 response effort.
