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Some Democratic senators have expressed concerns about Robert Califf, President Joe Biden's choice to lead the agency. He sought to win the support of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) by vowing to not work for any drug firm for four years after leaving the FDA job. And in other news, White House officials are reportedly unhappy with Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.