| Senate Democrats introduced a bill that would put control of the nation’s medical supply chain in the hands of the federal government, using its expertise in military production and distribution to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The Medical Supply Delivery and Transparency Act would require the secretary of defense to appoint a civilian with experience in military and industrial purchasing and manufacturing to direct the national production and distribution of critical medical equipment and supplies, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and testing supplies. |
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