{"id":2401314,"date":"2025-02-11T09:31:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T14:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-gives-gop-senators-heartburn-with-nih-spending-cuts-washington-examiner-2\/"},"modified":"2025-02-11T09:35:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T14:35:26","slug":"trump-gives-gop-senators-heartburn-with-nih-spending-cuts-washington-examiner-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-gives-gop-senators-heartburn-with-nih-spending-cuts-washington-examiner-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump gives GOP senators heartburn with NIH spending cuts &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-gives-gop-senators-heartburn-with-nih-spending-cuts-washington-examiner-2%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2401314&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Trump administration&#8217;s proposed cuts \u200bto the National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, which\u200b aims to reduce medical research grants by $4 billion, has \u2062raised concerns among GOP senators. This proposed funding cut notably threatens to \u200dimpact universities and hospitals in Republican-led states, wiht Alabama projected to\u2063 lose over $47.5 million in NIH support. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) expressed her worries\u200c about the implications for research in her state,\u200b emphasizing the\u2062 necessity\u2064 of NIH funding in saving lives and the importance of a thoughtful approach \u2063to budget adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>While a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-accuse-biden-of-playing-political-game-over-border-crisis\/\" title=\"House Republicans Accuse Biden of Playing \u2018Political Game\u2019 Over Border Crisis\">federal judge temporarily blocked<\/a> these \u200dcuts, the injunction\u2064 only applies to 22 states\u200c involved\u2062 in a lawsuit, leaving \u200cAlabama unaffected. Various senators, including Susan Collins (R-ME) and\u200d Bill Cassidy (R-LA), have also raised concerns about the \u2062adverse effects the cuts could have\u2062 on research capabilities, particularly\u200d in\u200b states with smaller university endowments.<\/p>\n<p>The NIH&#8217;s strategy entails capping administrative costs for research grant funding,which could <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">impact numerous biomedical \u200bresearch fields<\/a>,including cancer and chronic disease\u200b studies. Some Senators have urged a reevaluation of this \u200bdirective, aiming to ensure ongoing \u2063support for critical research while maintaining fiscal \u2064responsibility.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump gives GOP senators heartburn with NIH spending cuts<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1975695\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The Trump administration&rsquo;s bid to slash $4 billion from medical research grants is giving GOP senators pause as universities and hospitals in red states stand to lose substantial federal aid.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL), whose state could lose more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/map-shows-red-states-losing-most-nih-funding-2028959\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">$47.5 million<\/a> in funding from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/education\/3315043\/nih-cutting-overhead-funding-for-research-at-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"National Institutes of Health (NIH)\">National Institutes of Health<\/a> under the proposed cuts, questioned what it could mean for research at the University of Alabama.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ron-desantis-goes-to-war-over-big-tech-heres-why-this-battle-matters\/\" title=\"Ron DeSantis Goes To War Over Big Tech: Here\u2019s Why This Battle Matters\">federal judge blocked<\/a> the Trump policy on Monday, but the pause is temporary and only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/nih-federal-cuts-medical-research-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">applies<\/a> to the 22 states that filed a lawsuit. Alabama is not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/news\/ag-campbell-sues-trump-administration-for-defunding-medical-and-public-health-innovation-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">included<\/a> in that list.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re taking a look across the board at everything and making sure that we&rsquo;re being efficient with taxpayer dollars,&rdquo; Britt told reporters. &ldquo;I also understand the importance of NIH and the research it does, and the work that is done that ultimately saves lives. I want to make sure that that important research can continue in an effective and efficient way.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>She previously urged a &ldquo;smart, targeted approach&rdquo; to changes in aid.<\/p>\n<p>The episode adds another wrinkle in the battle to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3310627\/rfk-jr-nomination-fight-pits-old-gop-coalition-against-new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"strenuous confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.\">confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr.<\/a>, whom President Donald Trump tapped to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Britt said she plans to discuss the matter on Tuesday with Kennedy ahead of a confirmation vote later this week.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), who revealed her plans Monday to support Kennedy&rsquo;s confirmation, spoke with him earlier that day about what she described as a &ldquo;poorly conceived directive.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The NIH order would cap the amount of administrative expenses for &ldquo;indirect costs&rdquo; like overhead that the agency covers to 15%, down from an average of nearly 28%. The move would save more than $4 billion annually, according to the NIH. The funding supports an array of biomedical research covering cancer and chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.<\/p>\n<p>Collins said Kennedy &ldquo;promised that as soon as he is confirmed, he will reexamine this initiative that was implemented prior to his confirmation.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) expressed similar concerns. Murkowski has not said whether she will support Kennedy, while Cassidy plans to do so after the HHS nominee and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-gives-gop-senators-heartburn-with-nih-spending-cuts-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"... gives ... with ...- Washington Examiner\">vaccine skeptic made concessions<\/a> to the former physician.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) speaks during the confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for Kash Patel, President Donald Trump&rsquo;s choice for FBI director, on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at the Capitol in Washington.&nbsp;(AP Photo\/Ben Curtis)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve spoken to folks from Louisiana who say that for universities which [do not have] super big endowments, it&rsquo;ll be very difficult for them to conduct this research,&rdquo; Cassidy said. &ldquo;Of course, I want people in Louisiana to benefit from research dollars. [It&rsquo;s] important to not only go to Massachusetts and California.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) extended more deference to the Trump administration in clamping down on &ldquo;bogus&rdquo; administrative costs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think an audit and a review process is in order,&rdquo; Cornyn told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>. &ldquo;Institutions that are being good stewards of the money that they&rsquo;ve been given for research are not going to have a problem.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Texas is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/map-shows-red-states-losing-most-nih-funding-2028959\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">third-largest receiver<\/a> of NIH funding, behind California and New York, at almost $1.9 billion. 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