OTC Monograph Reform May Have To Launch Without User Fees, Senate Sponsor Says
Executive Summary
"We believe that we're going to get this done," but "it's possible that ... language authorizing the collection of user fees is not included in this year's appropriation legislation," says Sen. Bob Casey during HELP Committee's confirmation hearing for FDA commissioner nominee Stephen Hahn.
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