Top Dems Mount Pressure On Becerra To Reverse COVID-19 LDT Policy Stopping FDA Oversight
Executive Summary
Democratic lawmakers are adding to the growing number of voices demanding the US FDA be able to regulate COVID-19 laboratory developed tests. They argue reliable and accurate tests are needed to restart the economy.
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