Democrat Opposing Possible Gupta Appointment

From an AP News alert (and the TVNewser tip box):

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key Democratic House member is rallying opposition to Dr. Sanjay Gupta becoming the next surgeon general. House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers contends the 39-year-old CNN chief medical correspondent lacks experience. Conyers is calling on Democrats to sign onto a letter to President-elect Barack Obama urging him not to nominate Gupta.

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