Collins, Murray speak out against reported Trump push to ‘politicize grantmaking’
Patty Murray said NIH grants should be awarded based on scientific merit and accused Trump of seeking to settle a score.
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Published Sep 21, 2026
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Senate Appropriations leaders Susan Collins and Patty Murray criticized reported White House plans to give political appointees more control over NIH grants. The White House had not publicly confirmed the plans, and no reported executive order had been issued.
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