Former FDA Advisor Says Senate Letter To FDA Is Political Move

A letter Senate Democrats recently sent to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb about the partial government shutdown is likely a political move aimed at highlighting the damage the shutdown is having on the agency while also getting more information that could serve as a foundation for future legislation, a former FDA policy advisor told Inside Health Policy. One food policy advocate added that she is concerned FDA might not be able to provide much clarification, as the agency itself is...