DECEMBER 2010
SHIFT IN CONGRESS CARRIES IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER RESEARCH
Mid-term election results suggest opportunities and challenges
The dramatic shift in power on Capitol Hill, with Republicans gaining control of the House of Representatives and reducing the Democratic majority in the Senate, may have a profound impact on the future of cancer research. Read more
CONGRESS NEARING DECISION ON FY2011 FUNDING
Outcome still uncertain for cancer research funding
With just days left before adjourning for the winter holiday recess, there is still no consensus in Congress about unfinished fiscal year 2011 spending bills. Read more
VARMUS WARNS OF TOUGH CHOICES AHEAD FOR NCI
Director speaks to National Cancer Advisory Board about NCI programs and federal funding prospects
At the recent meeting of the National Cancer Advisory Board, National Cancer Institute Director Harold Varmus assessed the direction of the national cancer research program and notably expressed his grave concerns about the funding outlook for the institute. Read more
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