Praise for the FDA

Despite the flu vaccine shortage, the Vioxx snafu, reports of whistleblowers punished for warning Congress about drug safety issues -- the FDA is still getting some high praise. White House Chief of Staff Andrew H. Card Jr. said the agency is doing a "spectacular" job and should "continue to do the job they do." Of course, this is the same crew that rewarded the CIA's WMD mistakes and complete miss on 9/11 with the Medal of Freedom for their director. (Boston Globe)