FDA's Budget Flat In House Bill, But Path For 'Cures' Funding Cleared
Executive Summary
US agency's budget authority would remain at current level under FY 2018 appropriations bill reported out by a House subcommittee; measure includes language enabling FDA's Oncology Center of Excellence to receive 21st Century Cures funding transferred from National institutes of Health.
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