Sanders puts third hold on Califf confirmation

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) Tuesday joined Sens. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) in placing a hold on confirmation of Robert Califf as FDA commissioner. Sanders cited Califf's "close ties to the pharmaceutical industry and lack of commitment to lowering drug prices," and said he shared "Markey's concerns that the FDA must change the way it approaches addiction." ...