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DOD cancer research programs face 57% funding cut in year-long continuing resolution

Pancreatic, lung, kidney cancer research programs eliminated

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The March 15 continuing resolution has gutted the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. The program’s funding was cut by 57%, compared to Fiscal Year 2024 levels—from $1.5 billion to $650 million. 

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