It takes chutzpah to haul the FDA Commissioner up here and grill her about why FDA is not doing more to keep the food and drug supply safe while simultaneously passing a budget that takes away the resources she needs to do her job.
Waxman criticizes Republicans for cutting FDA funding while questioning its effectiveness.
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I claim the time in opposition, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Whitfield The CHAIR. It is now in…
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