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Senate confirms Trump’s pick for FDA chief

By Kimberly Leonard

Published May 9, 2017 8:55pm ET

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Senate confirms Trump’s pick for FDA chief — The Senate confirmed Scott Gottlieb to lead the Food and Drug Administration. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) | J. Scott Applewhite

The Senate confirmed Dr. Scott Gottlieb to lead the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday.

Gottlieb was confirmed in a 57-42 vote.

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