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Regulatory/FDA

Califf Confirmation in Jeopardy?

Califf Confirmation in Jeopardy?

Feb. 7, 2022 – Although the nomination of Dr. Robert Califf to return as FDA Commissioner was advanced by the Senate House, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee just weeks ago and it appeared Califf was poised to be confirmed by the full Senate, new opposition to his nomination reportedly has switched at least some […]

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Washington Focus

Pressure Mounting for FDA Commissioner Among Reports that Califf Will Be Biden’s Choice

Pressure Mounting for FDA Commissioner Among Reports that Califf Will Be Biden’s Choice

Oct. 21, 2021—Nine months into President Joe Biden’s administration, he has still not nominated a candidate to take the helm at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and other pressing healthcare issues, the pressure is rising for a permanent FDA commissioner, but many of the frequently-named frontrunners for the position appear […]

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