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NIH will spend its full budget this year, agency director promises House appropriators

NIH Pledges to Spend Full $48.7B Budget Despite Slow Grant Start NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya has assured House appropriators that the agency will fully distribute its $48.7 billion budget this fiscal year. The commitment comes after concerns about slower-than-usual grant approvals earlier in the year. The pledge aims to maintain confidence in the agency's funding capabilities.