STAT+: Members of Congress push back on plan to create a commission of political appointees to review NIH grants

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What happened

Several members of Congress voiced strong opposition about a reported plan to create a panel of political appointees to sign off on NIH grants…

Key facts

  • Reported by STAT and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:17:21 UTC.

Why it matters

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