Will the Senate learn from its mistakes on Trump’s surgeon general nomination?
The Bottom Line
Confirming the current surgeon general nominee could base public health policy on conspiracy theories, not science.
How This Affects You
This could lead to public health policies that lack scientific backing, potentially affecting your health and safety.
The article suggests that confirming the current surgeon general nominee, Means, would reinforce the administration's reliance on conspiracy theories rather than scientific research for public health policy. According to the text, Means's testimony provides evidence that her confirmation would perpetuate this approach. This could lead to public health priorities being set without scientific backing. The author posits that such a confirmation could negatively impact the health of Americans.
What's Being Done
Actions, solutions, and how to get involved
Critics are scrutinizing the Senate's confirmation process for the surgeon general nominee, arguing that a confirmation could reinforce an administration's reliance on non-scientific approaches to public health. Lawmakers are tasked with evaluating the nominee's qualifications and potential impact on public health policy. Readers can contact their senators to express their views on the surgeon general nomination and support organizations that advocate for evidence-based public health policies.
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