McClellan Confirmed as FDA
Chief
October 25, 2002-Before recessing Oct. 17, the Senate
approved by voice vote the nomination of Mark McClellan, M.D.,
Ph.D., as Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA). Final approval of the nomination had been delayed due
to a "hold" on his nomination resulting from a dispute over
unrelated legislation. Dr. McClellan currently serves as President
Bush's top health care policy advisor and as a member of the
Council of Economic Advisors. The Senate Health, Education,
Labor and Pensions Committee unanimously approved his nomination
on Oct. 9.
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