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FDA Director Assures Staff: No Layoffs Amid Funding Cuts

8/9/2025

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In a recent town hall, FDA director George Tidmarsh reassured staff that layoffs are off the table and highlighted ongoing efforts to fill vacant roles. Employees voiced concerns over funding cuts impacting drug regulation, prompting Tidmarsh to acknowledge the challenges ahead and the necessity for more efficient advisory processes.

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In a recent town hall, FDA director George Tidmarsh reassured staff that layoffs are off the table and highlighted ongoing efforts to fill vacant roles. Employees voiced concerns over funding cuts impacting drug regulation, prompting Tidmarsh to acknowledge the challenges ahead and the necessity for more efficient advisory processes.