President Biden signed a significantly pared-down spending bill, with crucial funding measures for pediatric cancer research salvaged and passed separately by the Senate after earlier omissions.
After intense criticism and a backlash led by influential figures like Elon Musk, a bipartisan deal to avert a government shutdown was abandoned, which led to the omission of vital health bills.
The Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act was renewed unanimously by the Senate, extending $12.6 million in annual funding until 2031 for crucial research into childhood cancers.
Representative Hakeem Jeffries criticized the Republican decision-making, highlighting a preference for tax cuts for billionaires over funding necessary research for children suffering from cancer.
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