Advocates worried that the resignation of FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb's could reverse progress on public health issues like vaping.
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FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb told Business Insider he is"100% certain" that it will be settled before he leaves the job in a few weeks. Gottlieb gave notice this month that he's resigning to spend more time with his family. The US Food and Drug Administration will soon announce broad restrictions on where flavored e-cigarettes are sold, in an effort to prevent young people from taking up vaping.
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