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PHOTO: Murray Strongly Questions Surgeon General Nominee

For Immediate Release:
Thursday, July 12, 2007

Senator Murray questioned Dr. James Holsinger, who was nominated by President Bush to be Surgeon General, at a hearing of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.  Murray asked the nominee about his views and how he would respond to the types of political interference from the White House that previous Surgeons General have disclosed. 

Listen to Murray’s questioning

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