While I respect the FDAs intentions and notable positive actions, I would like to present several articles from reputable sources describing the FDA as a "revolving door" for various industries - an obvious inlet for corruption, dubious research, delayed actions, etc. As I understand it, this is a well known issue.

I believe it is important to be vigilant and critical when it comes to three letter acronyms.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/09/28/4956945...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/senators-call-...

https://www.vox.com/2016/9/28/13059538/fda-drug-regulation-r...

http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20160927/NEWS/160929...