IG Inquiry Clears Crawford Of Three Personal Conduct Allegations
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The conclusion of the HHS Inspector General's investigation into allegations against FDA Commissioner-nominee Lester Crawford could remove one roadblock in his confirmation process
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Acting Commissioner Lester Crawford's nomination to fill the post permanently clears Senate Health Committee by a voice vote June 15. Full Senate vote will be delayed, however, since Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) have placed a hold on the nomination pending a decision by FDA on over-the-counter switch application for Barr's Plan B emergency contraceptive. Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) has also placed a hold on Crawford's confirmation due to concerns about FDA's relabeling of condoms. Crawford was cleared of certain allegations regarding inappropriate behavior with a subordinate by a June 7 HHS Inspector General report, enabling Health panel vote (1"The Rose Sheet" June 6, 2005, p. 10)...
Crawford closer to confirmation
Acting Commissioner Lester Crawford's nomination to fill the post permanently clears Senate Health Committee by a voice vote June 15. Full Senate vote will be delayed, however, since Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) have placed a hold on the nomination pending a decision by FDA on over-the-counter switch application for Barr's Plan B emergency contraceptive. Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) has also placed a hold on Crawford's confirmation due to concerns about FDA's relabeling of condoms. Crawford was cleared of certain allegations regarding inappropriate behavior with a subordinate by a June 7 HHS Inspector General report, enabling Health panel vote (1"The Rose Sheet" June 6, 2005, p. 10)...
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Acting FDA Commissioner Lester Crawford's prospects for Senate confirmation may be jeopardized by the Health Committee's purported concern with a conduct allegation lodged against the nominee