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  "path": "/2026/03/25/the-casey-means-surgeon-general-nomination-appears-to-be-in-trouble/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-26T02:59:40.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.techdirt.com",
  "tags": [
    "1",
    "bill cassidy",
    "casey means",
    "lisa murkowski",
    "rfk jr.",
    "surgeon general",
    "susan collins",
    "thom tillis"
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  "textContent": "It’s somewhat stunning to realize that the United States has been operating with Surgeon Generals that are merely “acting” in the role or “performing the duties of” since January 20th of 2025. The last Senate-confirmed SG was Dr. Vivek Murthy. The current nominee from the Trump/Kennedy team is Dr. Casey Means. This nomination has been […]",
  "title": "The Casey Means Surgeon General Nomination Appears To Be In Trouble"
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