What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA

Dr. Heidi Overton is currently working as a White House policy aide. If confirmed, she would lead an agency of 18,000 staffers who study and regulate food, drugs, medical devices, tobacco and more.

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What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA

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Dr. Heidi Overton speaks during a Aug. 10 press conference during which President Trump signed an executive order about the childhood vaccination schedule.

Dr. Heidi Overton is currently working as a White House policy aide. If confirmed, she would lead an agency of 18,000 staffers who study and regulate food, drugs, medical devices, tobacco and more.

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