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FDA nominee faces Senate grilling on China, vaccines, abortion
STAT NewsLO·US · CN·2 days ago
Heidi Overton, nominee to lead the FDA, will testify to senators on plans to accelerate biomedical research and counter China's growing influence in the sector. The confirmation hearing signals a policy shift toward faster approvals and strategic competition, though specifics remain unclear.