The Republican-controlled Senate is moving swiftly to confirm Robert Califf, President Barack Obama’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Califf’s speedy confirmation process contrasts with the slow pace at which the Senate is working to consider Obama’s nominee to lead the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Andy Slavitt.
Just two months after Califf’s nomination, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee announced that it would consider the nomination at a hearing on Nov. 17. A confirmation vote will likely be scheduled after the hearing.
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