Surgeon General Confirmation
After their meeting, President Clinton and Dr. Foster talked about his qualifications and agenda for the office of…
Surgeon General Confirmation Hearing AM
1993-07-23T20:01:00-04:00https://images.c-span.org/defaults/capitol.jpgThe committee heard testimony from members of Congress and Dr. Elders in her confirmation hearing for the position of Surgeon General. Dr. Elders' nomination has come under fire from conservative groups due to her public statements on social issues including abortion rights and sex education for American youth. The morning session including sharp interchanges between committee members on the committee’s procedures.The committee heard testimony from members of Congress and Dr. Elders in her confirmation hearing for the position of Surgeon General. Dr.… read more
Surgeon General Confirmation Hearing AM The committee heard testimony from members of Congress and Dr. Elders in her confirmation hearing for the position of Surgeon General. Dr. Elders' nomination has come under fire from conservative groups due to her public statements on social issues including abortion rights and sex education for American youth. The morning session including sharp interchanges between committee members on the committee’s procedures. close
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- David L. Boren U.S. Senator [D] Oklahoma
- Joycelyn Elders Surgeon General Department of Health and Human Services
- Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Senator [R] Oregon
- Blanche Lambert U.S. Representative [D] Arkansas
- Carol Moseley-Braun U.S. Senator [D] Illinois
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