NEWS: SENATOR BLUNT ROCHESTER QUESTIONS TRUMP NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER OF THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester issued the following press release:

"We hope thatyou will use science if you are confirmed,and we hope that you will stand up if the information is incorrect or wrong becauselives are on the line."

Clickheretowatch Senator Blunt Rochester's Remarks

U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.),a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions,todayquestionedHeidi Overton, MD, PhD,President Trump'snominee for Commissioner oftheFood and Drug Administration (FDA). Blunt Rochester's questions focused onDr. Overton's involvement intheTrump administration's changes to critical vaccine schedules.

Senator Blunt Rochester's exchange can be foundhere, and a key excerpt is bel...