Joe Lieberman: “Yes I do. The current GAINS program is underfunded by $4,000,000 in year one and year two will require an additional…”

“Yes I do. The current GAINS program is underfunded by $4,000,000 in year one and year two will require an additional $10,000,000 to be fully functional. Our amendment specifies GAINS as a particular program for CDC to fund in its domestic and global surveillance efforts, which in general is receiving robust funding thanks to your foresight and that of your health subcommittee. Such an effort as we have discussed must include animal surveillance because of its relation to human health.”