Scientists report trouble at the FDA.

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UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS REPORT: Last week, I wrote to tell you about one of the most important UCS campaigns in years—the fight to stop political interference in science. I’m writing you one more time because today, UCS released new data showing that scientists at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are concerned about the agency’s ability to fulfill its mission—protecting public health. This new evidence makes it clear that the stakes are high and that we need to

stop political appointees from distorting and censoring scientific findings. The results of our new survey of FDA scientists paints a picture of a troubled agency. Hundreds of scientists reported significant interference with the FDA’s work. For example: Almost one in five scientists surveyed responded, “I have been asked, for non-scientific reasons, to inappropriately exclude or alter technical information or my conclusions in an FDA scientific document.” Less than half think that the “FDA routinely provides complete and accurate information to the public.” 40 percent said they could not publicly express “concerns about public health without fear of retaliation.” Unfortunately, the FDA is not the only government agency suffering from political interference in science. That’s why UCS is taking a

leadership role to expose and challenge political meddling in government science and to push federal agencies and Congress to implement needed reforms that will protect scientific integrity. Sincerely,Kevin KnoblochPresident "Our ideal is not the spirituality that withdraws from life but the conquest of life by the power of the spirit." - Aurobindo.

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