Former FDA Commissioner Hahn Faces Questions From House On Trump Interference, Other COVID Issues
Executive Summary
The request for an interview by the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis seeks more information on the actions by President Trump and others to influence FDA decisions on HCQ, convalescent plasma, and vaccine decisions.
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