On the recordMay 14, 2013
sequestration caused the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to cut 700 extramural grants.
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congress.govsequestration caused the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to cut 700 extramural grants.
Lamar Alexander discusses the impact of sequestration on NIH funding.
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