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Featuring: Debbie Dingell, Democratic | U.S. House, Michigan, District 6

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'These Impacts Are Hitting Real People, Firsthand': Dingell Torches Trump Admin Over Research Cuts

Published | Video Starts at 00:38

As a result of the Orphan Drug act, there have been important advances in research on and treatment for rare diseases. Unfortunately, the Trump administration's actions have risked rolling back that progress. The Scientists and researchers at the National Institute of Health are losing access to grant funding. to develop innovative life saving treatments for rare diseases are losing access to grant funding and heading to other countries with more reliable opportunities. A serious issue I think many people don't understand. (00:38–00:56)

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