FEDERALhearing transcript

Correction to Congressional Hearing Transcript on Purdue Pharma

Original title: [ERRATA II] THE ROLE OF PURDUE PHARMA AND THE SACKLER FAMILY IN THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC

January 1, 2022

opioid epidemic pharmaceutical industry congressional oversight Purdue Pharma Sackler family

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The Frame

What this does

This document updates the official public record of a congressional investigation into the opioid crisis, ensuring the accuracy of testimony provided by a Purdue Pharma representative.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Dr. Landau

The correction modifies the official record of his testimony provided to Congress.

House Committee on Oversight and Reform

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What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

This document is an official correction () to the transcript of a December 17, 2020, House Oversight Committee regarding the role of Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family in the opioid epidemic. It clarifies a specific exchange between Dr. Landau and Representative Krishnamoorthi regarding the origin and status of a presentation slide.

Key Facts

The document serves as an official correction (Errata II) to the transcript of the December 17, 2020, House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing.
The correction modifies the transcript on page 27 regarding an exchange between Dr. Landau and Representative Krishnamoorthi.
The corrected text clarifies that Dr. Landau stated a specific slide was 'material in preparation for a meeting' rather than a final slide presented at the hearing.
Dr. Landau explicitly denied the implication that he did not feel responsible for the materials discussed.

Why It Matters

This document updates the official public record of a congressional investigation into the opioid crisis, ensuring the accuracy of testimony provided by a Purdue Pharma representative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an 'errata' document?

An document is an official correction issued to fix errors or omissions in a previously published document, such as a transcript or report.

Why was this correction issued?

It was issued to accurately reflect the testimony given by Dr. Landau during the December 17, 2020, regarding the nature of a specific presentation slide.

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Transcript Accuracy

The document highlights the process of amending official congressional records to ensure testimony is accurately captured.

Committee on Oversight and Reform

Connected Entities

personSackler family“Owners of Purdue Pharma.”Map →

personDr. Landau“Witness representing Purdue Pharma during the hearing.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Oversight and Reform“House committee conducting the hearing.”Map →

organizationPurdue Pharma“Pharmaceutical company under investigation.”Map →

personRaja Krishnamoorthi“U.S. Representative questioning the witness.”Map →

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