Finally the FDA gets the funds and most importantly the fast track hiring authority to add about 1300 new scientists to its payroll. Much of the problem had to do with the fact that because of bureaucratic mutation created by former HHS Sec Thompson, Woodcock and others had to go through a centralized HHS hiring system that took months, set salaries, etc. That was fixed by the current HHS team. Now the question is whether Janet has been the resources to train newcomers consistent with science-based Critical Path approach.
Credit must also be given to Congressman Dingell, Congresswoman DelLauro and staff for pressing hard for more funding and hiring authority. Sometimes people can work together for the public health.
www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN30551443
Credit must also be given to Congressman Dingell, Congresswoman DelLauro and staff for pressing hard for more funding and hiring authority. Sometimes people can work together for the public health.
www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN30551443
