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Dr. Sanjay Gupta Withdraws as Surgeon General Candidate

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CNN's chief medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, has withdrawn his nomination as the U.S. surgeon general. Dr. Gupta stated on Larry King Live that he did not want to stop performing brain surgery, leave his television career, or spend extended time away from his family. Dr. Gupta is the latest in a string of dropouts among likely candidates for high posts in President Obama's administration.1

Fast Facts:

  • The U.S. surgeon general acts as the government's chief spokesperson on health issues.2
  • Gupta was set to be the face of health care reform.2
  • Obama has recently nominated Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius as his new health secretary.2


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    Research Notes References

    1. Washington Post: CNN's Gupta Decides Against Surgeon General Position, Cites 'Timing' (March 6, 2009)
    2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 AFP: US Health Reform Hits Snag as Top Nominee Pulls Out (March 6, 2009)

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