Former head of FDA and National Cancer Institute, Andrew von Eschenbach, joins board of Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Aug.

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A U.S. Senate committee Wednesday approved Bush administration nominee Andrew von Eschenbach to head the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

By Houston Chronicle Aug. 2--Three years ago, career scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced groundbreaking news. An emergency drug to prevent unwanted pregnancies was safe enough for over-the-counter use.

By OLGA PIERCE Accusations by Senate Democrats that politics are interfering with science at the Food and Drug Administration stalled the potential confirmation Tuesday of acting commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach as the new permanent FDA chief.