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Health & Science

Senate Committee Advances Dr. Nicole Saphier’s Nomination for Surgeon General

Saphier, a radiologist and former Fox News contributor, was advanced out of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions by a 12 to 11 vote.

Surgeon General nominee Nicole Saphier

Dr. Nicole Saphier was grilled at her confirmation hearing earlier this month about her stance on childhood vaccines. (Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo)

By The Associated Press

September 30, 2026 11:48 a.m.

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