Trump's Surgeon General Nominee Faces Senate Questions on Vaccines, Vaping
Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Trump's third pick for the nation's top doctor, appeared before the Senate health committee as part of a hearing covering three senior health nominations.
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions held a confirmation hearing for three top health officials on Wednesday, according to a report by NPR Health, including the nominee for surgeon general.
Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Trump's third pick to serve as the nation's top doctor, NPR Health reported. During the hearing, senators questioned Saphier on issues related to vaccines and vaping, the report said.
NPR Health's report did not provide further detail on the substance of the exchanges or identify the other two nominees under consideration at the same hearing. The outcome of the confirmation process was not immediately reported.
The surgeon general position, often referred to as the nation's top doctor, involves providing guidance to the public on health matters and overseeing the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
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