The Senate has overcome opposition from the gun lobby to confirm President Obama’s pick for surgeon general. Vivek Murthy was tapped by Obama over a year ago, but the National Rifle Association held up his confirmation because he had called guns a “healthcare issue.” At age 37, Vivek Murthy is the youngest surgeon general and the first of Indian-American descent.
Senate Confirms Surgeon General After Months of NRA Opposition
HeadlineDec 16, 2014