FDA Needs Commissioner "As Soon As Possible," Senate Health Cmte. Tells President
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Acting Commissioner Crawford does not have the "mandate for action" that a Senate-confirmed commissioner would have, the Health Committee says in a letter to the President. The committee promises to hold a hearing on a nominee "expeditiously."
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