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Califf’s FDA commissioner nomination moves forward in Senate

President Joe Biden has nominated Dr. Robert Califf to return to the FDA as commissioner, a post he held during the Obama administration. [Image is public domain] [Image is public domain]

Dr. Robert Califf nomination to return as FDA commissioner has cleared a critical procedural vote in the U.S. Senate.

The Senate voted 49-45 yesterday on a cloture vote to limit debate and move toward a final vote on Califf’s confirmation, which could take place before the end of the week. Califf’s confirmation isn’t a done deal yet, but a cloture vote generally indicates senators’ final votes.

Several Republicans joined Democrats on the close vote, enabling Califf’s nomination to overcome strong opposition from Sen. Joe Manchin, D–West Virginia. Manchin has critical of Califf’s work as a drug company consultant — suggesting that his ties to the pharma industry are too close when the c…

Califf’s FDA commissioner nomination moves forward in Senate

President Joe Biden has nominated Dr. Robert Califf to return to the FDA as commissioner, a post he held during the Obama administration. [Image is public domain]Dr. Robert Califf nomination to return as FDA commissioner has cleared a critical procedural vote in the U.S. Senate.

The Senate voted 49-45 yesterday on a cloture vote to limit debate and move toward a final vote on Califf’s confirmation, which could take place before the end of the week. Califf’s confirmation isn’t a done deal yet, but a cloture vote generally indicates senators’ final votes.

Several Republicans joined Democrats on the close vote, enabling Califf’s nomination to overcome strong opposition from Sen. Joe Manchin, D–West Virginia. Manchin has critical of Califf’s work as a drug company consultant — suggesting that his ties to the pharma industry are too close when the country is still dealing with an opioid abuse epidemic.

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Califf’s FDA commissioner nomination moves forward in Senate

President Joe Biden has nominated Dr. Robert Califf to return to the FDA as commissioner, a post he held during the Obama administration. [Image is public domain]

Dr. Robert Califf nomination to return as FDA commissioner has cleared a critical procedural vote in the U.S. Senate.

The Senate voted 49-45 yesterday on a cloture vote to limit debate and move toward a final vote on Califf’s confirmation, which could take place before the end of the week. Califf’s confirmation isn’t a done deal yet, but a cloture vote generally indicates senators’ final votes.

Several Republicans joined Democrats on the close vote, enabling Califf’s nomination to overcome strong opposition from Sen. Joe Manchin, D–West Virginia. Manchin has critical of Califf’s work as a drug company consultant — suggesting that his ties to the pharma industry are too close when the country is still dealing …

Warren secures ethics commitments from Califf

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (left) and FDA Commissioner nominee Dr. Robert Califf (right)

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, announced today that she has secured what she described as significant ethics commitments from FDA Commissioner nominee Dr. Robert Califf.

In a letter dated Jan. 27 to Warren, Califf made several promises as he seeks to secure Democratic votes for his Senate confirmation.

Read the full story on our sister site MassDevice.

Warren secures ethics commitments from Califf

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (left) and FDA Commissioner nominee Dr. Robert Califf (right)

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, announced today that she has secured what she described as significant ethics commitments from FDA Commissioner nominee Dr. Robert Califf.

In a letter dated Jan. 27 to Warren, Califf made several promises as he seeks to secure Democratic votes for his Senate confirmation.

Read the full story on our sister site MassDevice.

Warren secures ethics commitments from Califf

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (left) and FDA Commissioner nominee Dr. Robert Califf (right)

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, announced today that she has secured what she described as significant ethics commitments from FDA Commissioner nominee Dr. Robert Califf.

In a letter dated Jan. 27 to Warren, Califf made several promises as he seeks to secure Democratic votes for his Senate confirmation:

He’ll recuse himself from matters involving his former employers and clients for four years, two years longer than what is required in the Biden administration’s ethics pledge. He does not intend to seek a waiver from his recusals. For four years after his tenure, he won’t seek employment or compensation — including board seats — from pharmaceutical and medical device companies he interacts with while he is commissioner.

“I intend to pursue opportunities in higher education to help educate the next generation of medical leaders. I have, and always…