NIH 2009 funding hopes
A new funding guideline for the National Institutes of Health is making its way through Congress. Yesterday the Senate approved a budget resolution that includes $59.7 billion for health categories, including the NIH. This represents nearly 6% more than President Bush requested for 2009, and it's 12% more than the current funding level. The resolution will act as a guideline for Congressional planners when they set appropriations for 2009, beginning this October. The House is expected to appr
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