House hearing opens with support for NIH funding, criticism of proposed cuts

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives held a hearing on funding for the NIH. In opening remarks, the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies acknowledged the importance of investing in NIH. Tom Cole, R-Okla., chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, opened the hearing by stating, “Investment in NIH has been a key driver in making the United States the world leader in biomedical research and has led to vast improvements in life expectancy and the quality of (Read more...)

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