Bush picks von Eschenbach as FDA chief: W.House
Posted on: Wednesday, 15 March 2006, 16:42 CST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush chose acting Food and Drug Administration chief Andrew von Eschenbach as his nominee to become the permanent commissioner of the health agency, the White House said on Wednesday.
The nomination, which needs Senate approval, may reignite debate over the FDA's delayed decision regarding easier access to emergency contraception.
The decision also comes in the wake of recent concerns faced by the agency over drug safety.
Von Eschenbach has been acting FDA commissioner since September, when Commissioner Lester Crawford resigned less than three months after he was confirmed by the Senate for the job.
Source: REUTERS
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