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by Marion Nestle
May
8
2009
Will Congress ever confirm the FDA Commissioner?
According to the Associated Press, Margaret Hamburg “breezed through” her Senate confirmation hearing yesterday. Great news, and I was pleased to hear that she thinks food safety is a top priority. So what’s the hold up? Everybody – even Senator Ted Kennedy – knows food safety is in crisis and needs strong leadership to get the system under control. Why can’t Congress approve her appointment right away and send her off to work? Don’t you think something is seriously wrong with a political system that holds food safety hostage to partisan politics? Let Congress know you want action in this area! Tell them to approve this appointment now!