Sequestration Takes Hold: Full FDA Impact Remains To Be Seen
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA does not plan to furlough employees as a result of the across-the-board cuts to federal agencies that took effect March 1, but the shortfall will limit some “activities that have already been specifically designated and paid for with user fees.” The administration also took a step to convince Congress to give FDA full access to its user fees.
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