WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Senate confirmed Margaret Hamburg, MD, to lead the Food and Drug Administration last month. The unanimous confirmation came as no surprise considering the ease of her confirmation hearing and her backing by both Democrat and Republican Senate leaders.

WASHINGTON—While news of the spread of the H1N1 influenza virus has caused widespread concern around the world, medical leaders in the military health system are confident that years of pandemic planning will help it deal with H1N1 or any other flu virus.