Rosa DeLauro: “Could one or more of you help us to understand what is meant by improper payment?”

The Senate bill text is a clear improvement over the House Republican continuing resolution.

Circumventing Congress to divert money intended to help Americans who are exposed to HIV, influenza, tuberculosis, and other deadly diseases—and directing those funds to the Department of Defense—is beyond the pale.

This secretive attempt to siphon research funds away from NIH is outrageous. The interagency agreement needs to be terminated immediately.

When Democrats reclaim control of Congress next year, the House Appropriations Committee will work to uncover and reverse misuses of taxpayer money like this and hold those who abused their power accountable.