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On the recordJuly 19, 2011
I think the Republicans are proposing to reduce FDA by $250 million, which would make them less able to approve drugs and devices.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess argues against proposed funding cuts to the FDA, emphasizing their impact on drug approval.

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