President Bush on Thursday nominated James W. Holsinger, M.D., to be U.S. Surgeon General. A cardiologist, Holsinger is the former chancellor of the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Most of Holsinger's career was spent with the Veteran's Health Administration, where he spent 26 years in various positions, including as chief of staff or director of several V.A. medical centers. He also served as undersecretary for health for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Holsinger's nomination must be confirmed by the U.S.

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