White House Backs Off Fight With NRA Over Surgeon General Nominee — For Now | Talking Points Memo

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is backing off its push for quick confirmation of President Barack Obama’s pick to be surgeon general in the face of opposition from the National Rifle Association and concerns among Democrats up for re-election who don’t want to take another tough vote on a controversial nominee.


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