How "Clean" Will PDFUA V Be? Rep. Pitts Explains His Vacuuming Technique
Executive Summary
Pennsylvania Republican Joe Pitts, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, has a straightforward approach to reauthorizing the Prescription Drug User Fee Act – get it done early.
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