US lawmaker hails nomination of Murthy as Surgeon General

Dr Sampat Shivangi, president of Indian American Forum for Political Education (IAFPE) urged the Senate for his early confirmation.


“We at IAFPE welcome the appointment of Dr Vivek Murthy who represents the next generation of Indian-Americans and we look forward to his leadership in changing the face of health of the country in coming years,” he said. 

“IAFPE will stand by his nomination and will actively support him in the US Senate confirmations in the coming days in every step of the way,” Shivangi said.