Medical research saves lives, creates jobs, and enhances the quality of life for millions of Americans. We are benefiting from the groundbreaking discoveries of the past, and future generations deserve the same opportunities for progress. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/u... - ThreadSky

debbiedingell.house.gov • 12 days ago

Medical research saves lives, creates jobs, and enhances the quality of life for millions of Americans.

We are benefiting from the groundbreaking discoveries of the past, and future generations deserve the same opportunities for progress.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/us/politics/medical-research-funding-cuts-university-budgets.html?searchResultPosition=2

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tammy524.bsky.social•12 days ago

While i agree for the most part but I would like 2see an independent Research ctr for cancer research 2be established that's funded by nondrug companies.I have been under the strong belief since the late 80s that no true cure will come 4 a disease thats become a behemouth business 4 drug companies.

debbiedingell.house.gov•12 days ago

These funding cuts put those advancements at risk, potentially leaving many without critical treatment options and slowing the life-saving innovations we rely on. We cannot afford to let this vital research stall.

aceanbender.com•12 days ago

what are YOU doing about it? asking as a disabled constituent of yours.

maryb445.bsky.social•6 days ago

Representative Dingell thank you so much for keeping us informed and fighting the good fight in Washington DC. If you have suggestions as to how your constituents can help with this fight, please let us know.

siamesecats.bsky.social•12 days ago

For anyone who would like to see some examples of the impact on Michigan's economy and employment, see pp. 98 - 100 of this NIH complaint filed in federal court earlier today. https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.mad.280590/gov.uscourts.mad.280590.1.0.pdf

siamesecats.bsky.social•10 days ago

oops, that should have been paragraphs, not pages.

jdwinegarden.bsky.social•12 days ago

Exactly! EVERYONE loses with this type of short sighted policy making. This will hurt suffering people right now and those who may benefit in the future.

I know it’s a bit juvenile, but I couldn’t help myself…this policy is

suemckess.bsky.social•12 days ago

So what are you and the rest of the Democratic leadership going to do to defend Democracy and the rule of law. Talk is cheap and hand wringing is futile. PLEASE DO SOMETHING.

stu559w.bsky.social•10 days ago

Less words and more action. As my representative what are you DOING? Your job right now is to FIGHT!

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