Friends of NIDA Present Cannabinoid Research on the Hill
March 1, 2019
On February 27th, FABBS co-sponsored a congressional briefing held by the Friends of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) on “Opportunities and Challenges in Cannabinoid Research”.
The well-attended briefing began with an overview of the state …
Deal Reached to Keep Government Open; Administration FY 2020 Budget Request Delayed
February 15, 2019
At press time, a budget deal to avoid another partial shutdown awaited the President’s signature. The conference report provides budgets for the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2019 to nine departments and dozens of agencies, including the …
Partial Shutdown Continues, New OSTP Director Kelvin Droegemeier
January 24, 2019
At press time, the 2019 partial federal government shutdown entered its 34th day, making it the longest government shutdown in history. Without a clear end in sight, the behavioral and brain research community is feeling the consequences.…
Deciphering the 2018 Midterm Elections and Its Implications for Science
November 16, 2018
The historic 2018 midterm elections are over with a record 49.2% of the eligible voting population casting ballots in congressional and gubernatorial elections nationwide.
The overarching outcomes are apparent—the U.S. House of Representatives will be controlled by …
NSF Funding in Limbo For Now
October 30, 2018
With enthusiasm from many corners, Congress passed and the President signed a massive spending bill funding the Departments of Defense, Labor, Health, and Education a couple of days before FY 2019 would begin. Although agencies funded under …
U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Fund Health and Education Agencies for Fiscal Year 2019
September 20, 2018
On September 18, by a vote of 93-7, the United States Senate passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations conference report before the start of the fiscal year—a feat not …
