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

PBS NewsHour reports that President Trump has tapped Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House health policy aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton has been a strong supporter of the president's health agenda, including efforts to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule — changes that have drawn sharp criticism from medical experts. The pick would require Senate confirmation.

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