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FDA chief has been confirmed despite concerns over his pharmaceutical industry ties

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The Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Dr. Robert Califf to head the FDA on a 50-46 vote. The agency has been without a permanent leader for the last 13 months.

Dr. Robert Califf testifies before a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pension hearing on the nomination to be commissioner of Food and Drug Administration on Dec. 14, 2021.

Dr. Robert Califf will once again head the Food and Drug Administration, narrowly securing his position as the head of the consumer safety agency. The Senate confirmed Califf on Tuesday despite some concerns over his close ties to the pharmaceutical industry and GOP opposition to his stance on access to birth control.Six Republicans — Sens.

Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders voted against Califf's confirmation, joining Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal, Maggie Hassan, Joe Manchin and Ed Markey.

 

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