GOP outcry over surgeon general

After 17 months of vacancy, the Senate filled the U.S. Surgeon General position — but not everyone is happy.

{mosads}Republicans largely opposed Dr. Vivek Murthy, President Obama’s pick for the post, because of his support for gun control and ObamaCare.   

Though a majority of Democrats supported the nomination, three Democrats, including Senator Joe Manchin  (W.Va.) voted against Murthy.   

Continue watching The Hill’s video reporting to find out what Republicans and Democrats had to say.

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