A Fitting Farewell: Hamburg Earns Praise From Rep. Rogers In Final Approps Hearing
This article was originally published in RPM Report
Executive Summary
FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg and House Appropriations Chair Hal Rogers (R-KY) have had ups and downs over the years, but Rogers praised her and her legacy on prescription abuse.
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