Panel accuses FDA of dragging its feet
A congressional panel accuses the FDA of bureaucratic neglect in medical device regulation. The report faulted the agency for delayed enforcement since 1976, noting limited actions and few orders to repair or refund, while stressing the need for stronger safety oversight.
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House Extends Pesticide Regulations for One Year
The House endorsed a one year extension of the EPA Pesticide Program to September 1984, with a budget increase to 64.2 million dollars and continued Scientific Advisory Panel through 1987. The move avoids major program changes pending separate legislation next year.
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