What to know about Heidi Overton, Trump’s pick to run FDA

What to know about Heidi Overton, Trump’s pick to run FDA

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How Overton got picked

The Trump administration wanted acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas to accept the job permanently. He declined, so they went with Heidi Overton, Daniel Payne and Chelsea Cirruzzo report.

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