11/01/2011
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"Such a solution does not force the DEA to make a particular decision but will provide transparency to the process so companies can better plan when regulatory decisions will be made."
"This lack of predictability in the timing of DEA scheduling decisions leads to unnecessary uncertainty in the drug development process and needless delays in patients' access to new therapies."
"H.R. 4299, the Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act, which Ranking Member Pallone and I introduced."
"I yield back the balance of my time and, at this point, recognize the ranking member, Mr. Pallone, 5 minutes for an opening statement."