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Vivek Murthy, surgeon general, is ousted by Trump administration

By Associated PressApril 22, 2017

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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has relieved Dr. Vivek Murthy of his duties as US surgeon general.

A spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Human Services says Murthy was asked to resign after “assisting in a smooth transition” under President Donald Trump.

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Murthy was a holdover from the Obama administration.

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