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These funds were provided for lifesaving medical research, not as extra money for the Department of Defense.

Whether a community receives disaster relief should not depend on who they voted for in the last election.

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.

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.