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March 18, 2014

Admin Delays Vote on Surgeon General Nominee After Gun Control Stance Draws Opposition 
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The White House is reportedly delaying a vote on President Obama's pick
for surgeon general over congressional opposition to his support for gun
control. Dr. Vivek Murthy has come under criticism from the National
Rifle Association for backing gun registration and an assault weapons
ban. That stance has apparently prompted opposition from at least 10
Senate Democrats, several of whom are up for re-election. On Monday,
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney confirmed Murthy won't face an
immediate vote, saying the administration is "recalibrating" its
strategy.

 

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