Bill Cassidy said "I am told that the funding at NIH that is specific for obesity is only about $100 and roughly $1.2 billion a year, about 2.5 percent of the budget." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordOctober 18, 2023

I am told that the funding at NIH that is specific for obesity is only about $100 and roughly $1.2 billion a year, about 2.5 percent of the budget.

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Senator Cassidy highlights the inadequate funding for obesity research compared to its health impact.

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