FDA White Oak Construction Nears Completion, But Some Plans On Hold
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The biodefense complex would remain on schedule for fiscal 2014 completion, but communications and logistical buildings included in the master plan would be on hold. FDA tells Congress the sprawling campus must receive necessary operational funds as more employees move there.
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