Notes on the Senate Vote on FDA Commissioner
The Senate is going to have a vote on Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach. Here are my thought and notes while watching it on C-SPAN 2.
Ted Kennedy D-MA is up talking about the importance of having a leader at the FDA. Going over the qualifications of Dr. von Eschenbach. Noted he swiftly dealt wit the Plan B over the counter situation.
Mike Enzi R-WY is now talking about the importance of having a confirmed FDA leader. Mentioned the first time having a doctor to head up the FDA in a long time. Mentioned the importance of full authority several times. Mentioned the FDA oversees drugs, food, cosmetics, medical devices, biologics and more. 25% of all American spending is overseen by the FDA.
Bill Frist R-TN is now talking. Mentioned the 100th anniversary of the FDA. Knows Dr. von Eschenbach professionally as doctors and that he is an exceptional leader. Called him the ideal candidate.
Calling the roll…..
Many more yea votes than nay votes and it looks like he will indeed be confirmed.
Andrew von Eschenbach is confirmed 80-11
Votes against were by Santorum, Inhofe, Vitter, Grassley, Talent, Dement, Dewine, Brownback, Bacchus, Voinovich, Snowe,
It is good to see that the FDA will finally have a full confirmed commissioner. Let’s hope it stays that way for a while.
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