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Senate confirms Stephen Hahn, oncologist and political newcomer, as FDA commissioner

The Senate has confirmed Stephen Hahn, an oncologist and political newcomer, as the new commissioner of the FDA.
Dr. Stephen Hahn

WASHINGTON — Dr. Stephen Hahn will now be the man in charge of regulating e-cigarettes, ultra-expensive drugs, and medical cannabis products — at a time of increased political focus on all fronts.

The Senate on Thursday voted to confirm Hahn, who has no previous political experience in Washington, as the next head of the Food and Drug Administration, the agency charged with

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