Means faces Senate questioning over qualifications and vaccines for surgeon general role

Dr. Casey Means, President Donald Trump’s pick for surgeon general, faced questions from Senators on Capitol Hill over her views on vaccines and an inactive medical license. NBC News’ Aria Bendix reports on how Means responded and her chances of getting confirmed. 

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