Trump nominates new FDA head
President Trump is expected to nominate Dr. Heidi Overton, someone he has worked with before, to lead the FDA, which oversees food and drug safety in the United States.

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2 developments- Aug 19Trump expected to pick Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA
- Aug 19Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead FDA
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