July 23, 1993

Surgeon General Confirmation Hearing AM

The Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee heard testimony from members of Congress and Dr. Joycelyn Elders in her confirmation hearing for… read more

The Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee heard testimony from members of Congress and Dr. Joycelyn 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 meeting was in recess after Dr. Elders' gave her testimony. 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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Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee

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Program ID:: 46216-1
Category:: Senate Committee
Format:: Senate Committee
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Jul 23, 1993 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:: Jul 25, 1993 | 10:51pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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Jul 23, 1993 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Jul 25, 1993 | 2:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Jul 25, 1993 | 10:51pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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