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US Senate Narrowly Votes In Favor Of Biden's Nominee Robert Califf To Lead FDA For Second Time

By a narrow vote of 50-46, the Senate has confirmed Robert Califf to run the FDA.

Senate confirms Robert Califf to become Biden’s FDA commissioner

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Robert Califf to lead the Food and Drug Administration, 50-46, a much narrower vote than when he previously held the position during the Obama administration, though many thought the latest vote could be even closer.

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Senate confirms Robert Califf as FDA commissioner

Senate confirms Robert Califf as FDA commissioner

The agency has been without a permanent leader for more than a year.

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Senate confirms Califf to become Biden's FDA commissioner - Roll Call

Six Republicans voted Tuesday to confirm FDA nominee Robert Califf, who had seen opposition from pockets of the Democratic caucus.

Jury finds New York Times did not defame Sarah Palin – as it happened

Former Republican vice-presidential nominee sued the newspaper in 2017 claiming an editorial damaged her career

The Guardian - US

Senate sets up Califf confirmation vote with narrow procedural win - Roll Call

The nominee to lead the FDA, Robert Califf, survived a Senate procedural vote Monday with the help of five Republicans.

FDA's agenda in limbo as Biden's nominee stalls in Senate

President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the powerful Food and Drug Administration has stalled in the narrowly divided Senate

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Wyden probes FDA nominee’s views on accelerated drug approvals

WASHINGTON — Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., is pressing the White House’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, Robert Califf, to pledge to crack down on drugmakers’ use of fast-track approval pathways as the nominee seeks the chairman’s support.

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Wyden probes FDA nominee's views on accelerated drug approvals - Roll Call

Wyden probes FDA nominee's views on accelerated drug approvals - Roll Call

Support from Wyden could be crucial to Robert Califf's FDA confirmation amid concerns from other Senate Democrats.

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