FDA, Uninvited To Congress’ PCAST Hearing, Blogs Its Accomplishments
Executive Summary
Woodcock says “critical challenges” remain on implementing recommendations of President’s Council, but timing of statement could be signal to Congress: be careful what else you put on our plates.
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