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Janice Schakowsky: the FDA has become too risk-averse in terms of what the agency requires device manufacturers to do

On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
the FDA has become too risk-averse in terms of what the agency requires device manufacturers to do
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

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Schakowsky criticizes FDA's strict requirements affecting innovation and investment.

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