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Roundup: Immigration Policies; New Surgeon General Nominee

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The Evolution of the Surgeon General's Role and Political Nomination Updates

This chapter examines the transformation of the Surgeon General's position in the U.S., shifting from authority to primarily a communicative role in public health. It also discusses the impact of political controversies on nominations, particularly highlighting the withdrawal of a nominee amid debates over health policies related to COVID-19.

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