Stephen Hahn Takes US FDA Helm Under Cloud Of Doubt About Vaping Stance
Executive Summary
HELP Committee ranking member Patty Murray said because of Hahn's evasive responses to questions about curbing youth e-cigarette use during committee meeeting, she would oppose his confirmation. She also said she was not convinced Hahn would uphold FDA standards.
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