US EditionNominee for South Carolina's top doctor toppled by lingering COVID anger
- The South Carolina Senate committee rejected Dr. Edward Simmer's nomination as the state's top doctor after hearings on the state's COVID pandemic response, with only one Republican supporting him.
- Lingering anger over Simmer's COVID handling influenced the vote, contrasting with his past support from the state Senate in 2021.
- Simmer defended his record, highlighting South Carolina's improvement in public health during his leadership, as the state improved its ranking from 45th to 37th.
- Governor Henry McMaster expressed support for Simmer, stating he is 'not a Dr. Fauci,' suggesting differences in the pandemic response approach.
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Gov. Henry McMaster's pick to lead SC health agency rejected after contentious confirmation hearings
A state Senate committee voted against a favorable report on Gov. Henry McMaster's pick to lead the Department of Public Health as director, Dr. Edward Simmer.
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Nominee for South Carolina's top doctor toppled by lingering COVID anger
A South Carolina Senate committee has rejected the Republican governor's nominee to be the state’s top doctor after hearings dominated by the state's response to the COVID pandemic.
·United States
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