Democrats and many advocates of federal health research were displeased with House Republicans’ plan to slash fiscal 2025 funding for the Department of Health and Human Services by 7 percent

Democrats and many advocates of federal health research were displeased with House Republicans’ plan to slash fiscal 2025 funding for the Department of Health and Human Services by 7 percent.

Cancer research advocates had a more nuanced take.

“There is a clear relationship between meaningful investment in cancer research and reduced mortality rates in the United States, dropping year over year since 1991,” Knudsen said. “With more than 2 million Americans expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2024, sustained increased investments are critical to advancing the cancer treatments and cures of the future.”

Politico - July 8, 2024