Gottlieb Becomes US FDA Commissioner With Immediate Issues Pending

Senate confirmation includes fewest supporting votes for any candidate ever as agency tackles budget, user fees and other issues.

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Scott Gottlieb will begin his tenure as FDA Commissioner with several issues demanding his immediate attention after a sometimes contentious confirmation process.

The Senate voted 57-42 to confirm Gottlieb May 9 in a largely partisan vote

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