[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E251]
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             IN SUPPORT OF MARKEY AMENDMENT #213 TO H.R. 1

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                          HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 16, 2011

  Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, America has always been at the 
forefront of medical innovation--with the National Institutes of Health 
(NIH) making us the leader at creating life-saving technology.
  Millions of Americans live healthier, more productive lives as a 
result of our medical research funding
  The innovative and cutting-edge research funded by the NIH has also 
given the United States thousands of good jobs and contributed to 
creating a strong middle class.
  Now we're voting on a budget that will cut over $1.5 billion from one 
of the key engines of American innovation.
  H.R. 1 is a set back to medical research and a set back to our 
economic recovery.
  Vote for amendment number 213 to preserve critical NIH funding.

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