Senate Confirmation Hearing for Trump's Surgeon General Pick Postponed Due to Family Circumstances.
The Senate Health, Labor and Pensions Committee has put on hold its confirmation hearing for Dr. Casey Means, President Trump's pick to become the country's next surgeon general, after she unexpectedly went into labor with her first child.
Means had been scheduled to appear before the committee Thursday morning but a spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that she was unable to attend due to the unforeseen family development.
The delay has caused no end of speculation regarding when Means will be rescheduled for the hearing. A Health and Human Services spokesperson revealed that "everyone is happy for Dr. Means and her family," adding that the decision to postpone the hearing was an easy one, given its rarity in life's circumstances.
In related news, Means had been nominated for surgeon general in May after another contender, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, withdrew from consideration by the White House at the last minute.
Means is a prominent health advocate and co-founder of the popular health app Levels. Her nomination has drawn attention due to her views on public health issues, including the role of food and lifestyle factors in Americans' poor health conditions.
She has been a vocal critic of the influence of the pharmaceutical industry and has written extensively about her experiences as a surgeon turned advocate for preventative care. Her views align with those of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom she and her brother Calley Means have supported during his presidential campaign.
This development marks another twist in the saga surrounding Trump's efforts to find a suitable successor to lead the Office of the Surgeon General, an agency that advises the nation on public health issues.
The Senate Health, Labor and Pensions Committee has put on hold its confirmation hearing for Dr. Casey Means, President Trump's pick to become the country's next surgeon general, after she unexpectedly went into labor with her first child.
Means had been scheduled to appear before the committee Thursday morning but a spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that she was unable to attend due to the unforeseen family development.
The delay has caused no end of speculation regarding when Means will be rescheduled for the hearing. A Health and Human Services spokesperson revealed that "everyone is happy for Dr. Means and her family," adding that the decision to postpone the hearing was an easy one, given its rarity in life's circumstances.
In related news, Means had been nominated for surgeon general in May after another contender, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, withdrew from consideration by the White House at the last minute.
Means is a prominent health advocate and co-founder of the popular health app Levels. Her nomination has drawn attention due to her views on public health issues, including the role of food and lifestyle factors in Americans' poor health conditions.
She has been a vocal critic of the influence of the pharmaceutical industry and has written extensively about her experiences as a surgeon turned advocate for preventative care. Her views align with those of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom she and her brother Calley Means have supported during his presidential campaign.
This development marks another twist in the saga surrounding Trump's efforts to find a suitable successor to lead the Office of the Surgeon General, an agency that advises the nation on public health issues.
... I mean, congrats to Dr. Means and her family, right? 
I was really hoping to see her testify about all those public health issues she's so passionate about 
. Now they're gonna reschedule for another time, fingers crossed it won't be too long 
. Guess you could say the Senate is taking a break from politics to watch a new family grow 
!
i mean i get it family comes first but come on, the senate has better things to do than wait around for someone's kid to arrive 
. Guess this delay gives us all a chance to breathe a sigh of relief – not because we're worried about the nomination, but just because life is crazy sometimes 
this is what happens when you're trying to shake things up in healthcare 
Dr Casey Means was supposed to be the one leading the charge for preventative care and now she's stuck with a bun in the oven 
this is just ridiculous, when will they ever get it together? 
. and now this 
. what about the other contender who dropped out at the last minute? did anyone even check if she was okay to be surgeon general then?! 
. anywayz, congrats to dr means on her new addition