STAT+: Fed-up and demoralized, FDA staff are leaving.

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Downtrodden FDA staff

FDA staff are sick and tired, Lizzy Lawrence reports. They’re sick of the agency’s politicization, and tired of losing experienced staff while trying to maintain the quality of product reviews and facility inspections. 

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