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GOP Witnesses Crumble on Witness Stand at Live Hearing

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Budget Cuts and Medical Research Impact

This chapter discusses the ramifications of proposed budget cuts to defense and biomedical research funding, particularly at the NIH. Key testimonies during a Senate hearing reveal the threat to ongoing trials for diseases like HIV and cancer, highlighting the balance between fiscal responsibility and the necessity for sustained investment in health advancements. Tensions rise as lawmakers confront the potential consequences of reduced funding on crucial medical initiatives and the future of scientific inquiry.

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