Every day, federal health officials decide whether to approve new medications … initiate a recall over a contaminated food … investigate new therapies for cancer clinical trials … alert doctors about an emerging disease outbreak.
Dick Durbin: “Every day, federal health officials decide whether to approve new medications … initiate a recall over a contaminated…”
On the recordFebruary 12, 2025
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Durbin expressed concerns about Kennedy's qualifications for leading HHS.
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