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Stephen Hahn’s road to White Oak

Stephen Hahn’s confirmation as FDA commissioner hinges on factors beyond his control

November 16, 2019 3:58 AM UTC
Updated on Nov 16, 2019 at 5:43 PM UTC

The path to Stephen Hahn’s confirmation as FDA commissioner is enveloped in clouds of flavored vapor, littered with piles of Impossible Burgers, and passes tanks filled with precocious fish.

The Trump administration’s policies on regulating e-cigarettes, ersatz meat and genetically modified salmon top a list of contentious issues that could prompt senators to hold up a confirmation vote. ...