FDA Commissioner Calendar: Crawford Confirmed On April Fool's Day?
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Crawford jokes at U.S. Pharmacopeia meeting that his confirmation process appears to revolve around holidays, including a confirmation hearing scheduled for St. Patrick's Day. Crawford's humor suggests he may be anticipating a smooth confirmation process.
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