Dr. Kington spoke on “The Role of Biomedical Research in the Economic Stimulus.” His testimony affirmed that the NIH mission is dedicated to seeking scientific knowledge to improve the health of all citizens. He then described how NIH grant-making and contracting activities support salaries, equipment, and infrastructure in all 50 States and discussed how the enactment of the FY 2009 Budget would enable NIH to focus on priority research areas.

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