Rise and shine, another busy day is on the way. Despite the challenging environment outside your window, the world keeps spinning, after all. So time to embrace the possibilities. Please join us as we reach for another cup of stimulation — maple bourbon is our choice today — and get ready to tackle the ever-growing to-do list. We hope you conquer the world today and, as always, do keep in touch. We appreciate your thoughts and tips. Meanwhile, stay safe — and wear a mask. …
Infuriated by FDA defiance in a showdown over the Trump administration standards for authorizing a Covid-19 vaccine, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has spent recent weeks openly plotting the ouster of FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, Politico reports. The intrigue comes amid deep frustration with Hahn over his insistence that a vaccine meet stricter safety standards, a contentious decision that rendered it impossible for President Trump to fulfill his desire for a vaccine authorization just before Election Day.
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