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Trump's pick to lead the FDA faces uphill Senate battle

Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chair Bill Cassidy has already signaled her vaccine policy work may cost her his vote.

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POLITICO· Aug 19, 10:26 PMTrump's pick to lead the FDA faces uphill Senate battle

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