Recovery Bill Will Include "Cohen Amendment" Provision

“I was very pleased to hear that Senator Harkin’s amendment passed,” said Congressman Cohen. “When we invest in the NIH, we’re investing in the long-term health of our nation. The NIH is responsible for more than a quarter of biomedical research in the U.S., and in the current economic crisis, we can not cede ground on innovation. Biomedical research is one of the primary economic engines in the 9th District, and this industry not only adds value to our economy but improves the lives of people around the world.”

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