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Health Nominees Face Scrutiny in Senate Confirmation Process

Updated 2026-07-23 14:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Sean Kaufman, nominated to run ASPR, has a history of questioning vaccine safety. Timothy Westlake, nominated for SAMHSA, is an emergency doctor with experience in addiction policy.

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Timothy Westlake, an emergency doctor nominated to head SAMHSA, has been active in addiction policy in Wisconsin.
2026-07-23 13:55 UTC
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Sean Kaufman, nominated to run ASPR, has a track record of questioning the safety of vaccines.
2026-07-23 14:03 UTC
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