FDA hires 1,300 new doctors and scientists

September 12th, 2008 By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR , Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it has hired more than 1,300 professional staffers in a move that officials hope will help the beleaguered agency better protect the public health amid rapid technological and scientific change.



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