On the recordMay 5, 2020
This subcommittee will not be pursuing these cuts. We intend to move forward with a continued increase investment in NIH.
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congress.govThis subcommittee will not be pursuing these cuts. We intend to move forward with a continued increase investment in NIH.
DeLauro asserts commitment to increasing NIH funding despite proposed cuts.
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