Re: Oppose Casey Means' Nomination for Surgeon General (fwd)

[robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

Well, no surprise that he objects to her nomination.

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2026 08:31:47 -0800 (PST)
 >
 >  > From: "Senator Alex Padilla" <http://www.padilla.senate.gov/~Senator_Padilla>
 >  > Date: 5 Jan 2026 10:25:40 -0500
 >  > 
 >  >  Dear Mrs.,
 >  > 
 >  >  Thank you for writing in to share your concerns regarding Dr. Casey 
 >  >  Means' nomination for Surgeon General of the United States. I 
 >  >  appreciate hearing from you.
 >  > 
 >  >  The United States Surgeon General serves as the nation's top doctor 
 >  >  and is responsible for overseeing the U.S. Public Health Service 
 >  >  Commissioned Corps, a federal public health branch whose officers are 
 >  >  required to hold medical licenses. The Surgeon General's role is to 
 >  >  provide the American people with accurate, science-based information and to 
 >  >  improve public health outcomes while reducing the risk of illness for all 
 >  >  Americans.
 >  > 
 >  >  I share your strong concerns regarding Dr. Casey Means' lack of 
 >  >  qualifications to serve as the nation's top doctor. Dr. Means, a 
 >  >  close ally of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 
 >  >  does not have an active medical license, did not complete her surgical 
 >  >  residency, and is currently working as a "wellness influencer." 
 >  >  Her failed medical background, history of spreading misinformation, and 
 >  >  strong anti-vaccination rhetoric make her unqualified to lead as the United 
 >  >  States Surgeon General.
 >  > 
 >  >  Dr. Means' Senate confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on 
 >  >  Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions has been postponed and has yet to be 
 >  >  rescheduled, but I will oppose this nomination should it come before the 
 >  >  full Senate for a vote. 
 >  > 
 >  >  Please know that I appreciate hearing your perspective on this important 
 >  >  issue, and I will keep your concerns in mind as the Senate considers this 
 >  >  nomination. I remain committed to holding this administration accountable 
 >  >  for protecting the health and safety of the American people.
 >  > 
 >  >  Sincerely,
 >  > 
 >  >  Alex Padilla
 >  >  United States Senator
 >