Trump taps White House adviser Overton to lead FDA

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Trump names White House aide to lead the FDA

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday named White House policy aide Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration months after the previous chief quit, writing online that she would push his "America First" policies.

Trump taps White House adviser Overton to lead FDA

Trump names White House aide to lead the FDA

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