Senate panel advances Trump surgeon general nominee
President Trump's nominee for U.S. surgeon general advanced through a key Senate committee on Wednesday, setting up a glide path to a floor vote and confirmation. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to advance Nicole Saphier along party lines, 12-11. But because this is the final week the Senate is in session...
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Senate committee advances Trump's pick for next surgeon general cbsnews.com
- Senate committee advances Dr. Nicole Saphier’s nomination for surgeon general winnipegfreepress.com