Surgeon general nominee embroiled in abortion row

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Pres. Clinton's nominee as US surgeon general, Dr. Henry W. Foster Jr., is under attack from anti-abortion activists for his pro-life views and the number of abortions he has performed. If confirmed, he will succeed Dr. Joycelyn Elders who resigned after being asked to do so by Pres. Clinton.

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Senate rejects Foster as Surgeon General nominee

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Surgeon General nominee Henry Foster received the support of 57 Senators in a vote to invoke cloture and end a filibuster by his opponents, but since 60 votes were needed, Foster's nomination was effectively quashed. The politics of abortion weighed heavily in the nomination's failure.

Political activity, United States. Congress. Senate

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Surgeon general nominee defends record in hearings

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Obstetrician Henry Foster testified before the US Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources in support of his nomination by Pres Clinton to become Surgeon General. His credibility and how many abortions he has performed were the main topics of inquiry.

Investigations, Testimony, United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Human Resources

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