House Passes Bill Giving More Power to the F.D.A.

FDA Gets New Funding

The House overwhelmingly passed legislation on Wednesday that is expected to give federal drug regulators significantly more money and power to ensure the safety of the nation's drug supply. Full Story »

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by Michael Townes Watson - Oct. 1, 2008

Good overview of the powers of the FDA and how they have not been used wisely in the past to protect consumers. The story references some of the key players in the legislative battle, but does not go into much detail about how powerful the drug companies have been in the past in the FDA processes.

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