Oklahoma governor names interim state health commissioner
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May 22, 2020
Oklahoma City (AP) — Gov. Kevin Stitt has named Oklahoma Air National Guard surgeon Col. Lance Frye of Tulsa as interim commissioner of the Oklahoma State Department of Health as the state continues to reopen in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Frye replaces Gary Cox, whose nomination was never taken up by the state Senate after several senators expressed concerns that Cox, an attorney, lacks the qualifications to be state health commissioner.
The qualifications include being a medical doctor or hold at least a master of science degree.
Frye's appointment will go to the state Senate duri...
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