Biden struggles to find a permanent FDA chief as agency nears approval of Covid-19 vaccine
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The US Food and Drug Administration is on the cusp of approving the nation's first Covid-19 vaccine without a permanent leader at the helm, and a nomination doesn't appear to be in sight.
For months, the agency at the forefront of the coronavirus response has served under the leadership of an acting commissioner, Dr. Janet Woodcock, as President Joe Biden has struggled to find a candidate who can win Senate confirmation. It's not for a lack of trying. For months, Biden's top aides have considered several possibilities for the top job, but have ultimately come up short.More Related News