Funding for cancer research and prevention continues to be at risk. The President’s Budget proposed significant cuts to health and education efforts, including a $40 million cut at NCI.
Thanks to pressure from advocates, the Senate agreed to restore $7 billion to the health and education budget through the Specter-Harkin Amendment. This funding would restore many of the budget cuts and allow for inflation costs.
Representative Mike Castle has been working to convince the House to mirror the Senate action. At this point, the House has agreed to restore $4.1 billion, which is just not enough. Castle and his fellow moderates are seeking the additional funding.
These are just the initial decisions on cancer research and prevention funding this year. The fight to increase funding will continue throughout the spring and summer in both the House and Senate. C3 will alert you when your actions will make the most difference, so stay tuned!
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