Repeal Debate Clouds Next Important Health Bill

Repeal Debate Clouds Next Important Health Bill

July 21, 2017, CQ Quarterly

Denise Esposito is quoted in a CQ Quarterly article regarding the possible reduction in FDA staff if the bill to renew funding is not authorized by Congress. According to Esposito, "Not only does it create regulatory uncertainty and affect employee morale, but, in advance of a possible lapse in appropriations, FDA is required to divert valuable resources from running the day-to-day operations of the agency to contingency planning for a potential shutdown."