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<strong><img class="alignright wp-image-5116 size-full" src="https://healthlawupdate.bakerhostetlerblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2019/05/1200x630Washington-DC-iStock_000074771283_Blog-image_lt-blue-e1549910644100.jpg" alt="" width="438" height="230" />NEW SENATOR JOINS HEALTH COMMITTEE</strong>

Newly sworn-in Sen. <a href="https://www.senate.gov/senators/116thCongress/LoefflerKelly.htm">Kelly Loeffler</a>, R-Ga., is the <a href="https://www.help.senate.gov/chair/newsroom/press/chairman-alexander-welcomes-sen-kelly-loeffler-to-help-committee">newest member</a> of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Loeffler took the oath of office last week, replacing retired Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga.

Committee Chairman <a href="https://www.alexander.senate.gov/public/">Lamar Alexander</a>, R-Tenn., praised Loeffler as having the background and skills to “immediately become an effective member of the committee.”

The committee’s jurisdiction includes public health, biomedical research and development including authorization and oversight of the Food and Drug Administration, aging, and individuals with disabilities.

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