The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee approved Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya’s nomination to be NIH director in a 12-11 vote and backed Dr. Martin Makary’s bid to be FDA commissioner in a 14-9 vote.
Trump’s FDA and NIH picks clear committee, teeing up final Senate confirmation
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March 13, 2025
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