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Makary resigns as FDA Commissioner, Diamantas appointed acting leader
Marty Makary has resigned from his position as Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. The agency's top food official, Diamantas, will serve as acting commissioner. (sources: politico, nytimes, foxnews)
ModernAction Briefing
Marty Makary's resignation follows weeks of pressure related to regulatory decisions, including those concerning the abortion drug mifepristone. Diamantas has been named the acting commissioner.
- Marty Makary has resigned from his role as FDA Commissioner.
- Diamantas, the agency's top food official, will take over as acting commissioner.
- Makary's resignation comes amid tensions over regulatory decisions.
Why it matters
The leadership change at the FDA may impact ongoing regulatory decisions and agency priorities.
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