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John Dingell: Commonsense authorities, like mandatory recalls, subpoena power, ability to seize and destroy imported drugs and raw…

On the recordJuly 6, 2011
Commonsense authorities, like mandatory recalls, subpoena power, ability to seize and destroy imported drugs and raw materials at the border, making delay or refusal for inspection a prohibited act, are now needed to ensure that Food and Drug has the capabilities to properly oversee safety of our drug supply.
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John Dingell
Democratic · Michigan

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Dingell emphasizes the need for stronger FDA authorities to ensure drug safety.

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