Rare Disease Advocates Pushing Against Penny-Wise, Pound-Foolish Government Cuts

In the wake of cuts at the FDA, NIH and CMS, rare disease advocates are reminding Capitol Hill that some cuts can hinder progress, rather than eliminate waste.

Rare disease advocates will argue on Capitol Hill that some federal budget cuts could be more harmful than helpful. (Shutterstock)

Rare disease advocates are descending on Capitol Hill this week armed with the simple, yet important message to refrain from being penny-wise and pound-foolish.

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