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Congress must slam the Heidi Overton window shut

Political games belong in Cabinet fights, not technocratic agencies. The Senate must reject unqualified FDA nominee Heidi Overton.

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Washington Examiner· Sep 22, 12:00 PMCongress must slam the Heidi Overton window shut

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