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This Red State Senator Has Concerns About Trump's NIH Cut


Published on 2025-02-09 18:20:48 - MSN
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  • A $4 billion reduction in medical research funding will hit Republican districts and states hard. At least one of their lawmakers seems to have noticed.

The article from MSN discusses concerns raised by Republican Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana regarding former President Donald Trump's proposal to cut funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Trump suggested a significant reduction in NIH's budget, which has alarmed some Republicans, including Cassidy, who is a physician by training. Cassidy argues that such cuts could hinder medical research, particularly in areas like cancer and Alzheimer’s, which are critical for public health. He emphasized the importance of NIH funding for advancing medical science and improving treatments, pointing out that these investments have historically led to significant health breakthroughs. Despite his party affiliation, Cassidy's stance reflects a broader bipartisan support for NIH funding, highlighting the potential negative impacts of budget cuts on national health research and innovation.

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