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22nd Century Group Welcomes Dr. Robert Califf's Confirmation As FDA Commissioner

22nd Century Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: XXII) an agricultural biotechnology company focused on tobacco harm reduction, congratulated Dr.

Benzinga · Feb 25, 2022

US Senate Narrowly Votes In Favor Of Biden's Nominee Robert Califf To Lead FDA For Second Time

By a narrow vote of 50-46, the Senate has confirmed Robert Califf to run the FDA.

Benzinga · Feb 16, 2022

Senate confirms Robert Califf to become Biden’s FDA commissioner

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Robert Califf to lead the Food and Drug Administration, 50-46, a much narrower vote than when he previously held the position during the Obama administration, though many thought the latest vote could be even closer.

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2022

FDA's agenda in limbo as Biden's nominee stalls in Senate

President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the powerful Food and Drug Administration has stalled in the narrowly divided Senate

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022

Wyden probes FDA nominee’s views on accelerated drug approvals

WASHINGTON — Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., is pressing the White House’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, Robert Califf, to pledge to crack down on drugmakers’ use of fast-track approval pathways as the nominee seeks the chairman’s support.

Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2022

Wyden probes FDA nominee's views on accelerated drug approvals - Roll Call

Support from Wyden could be crucial to Robert Califf's FDA confirmation amid concerns from other Senate Democrats.

Roll Call · Feb 7, 2022