Senate panel advances Trump surgeon general nominee

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A Senate committee advanced President Trump's nominee Nicole Saphier for U.S. surgeon general in a 12–11 party-line vote. The move sets up a possible floor vote and confirmation, though the Senate's limited remaining session time could affect the timetable.

President Trump’s nominee for U.S. surgeon general advanced through a key Senate committee on Wednesday, setting up a glide path to a floor vote and confirmation.  The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to advance Nicole Saphier along party lines, 12-11. But because this is the final week the Senate is in session…