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Former Acting CDC Director explains how Trump's new FDA pick will affect Americans' lives
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August 20, 2026
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1:08Now PlayingDr. Richard Besser, Former Acting Director of the CDC, explains the role the FDA plays in things like vaccine approval and how Trump's new pick to run the agency, Dr. Heidi Overton, will be involved in setting the nation's healthcare agenda.
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