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Lawmakers challenge proposed transfer of NIH infectious-disease funds to Pentagon biodefense

Democratic lawmakers are seeking termination of an unfinalized deal that would route NIH infectious-disease funding to Pentagon biodefense programs. The supplied report describes a political challenge, not a completed transfer.

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Changing the allocation of infectious-disease research funds could affect public-health preparedness and biodefense capacity.

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  1. Democratic Lawmakers Demand Termination of an Unfinalized Deal Routing NIH Infectious Disease Funds to Pentagon Biodefense ↗medicaldaily.com · Recorded source date: Sep 10, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC

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