FY 2026 Appropriations Update – The House of Representatives passed a minibus appropriations package last week containing fiscal year (FY) 2026 Interior-Environment, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Energy-Water funding bills. The legislation would reduce funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) by 3.4%, far less than the 55% cut proposed by the President’s budget. The bill also includes …
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DEA Extends Telemedicine Flexibilities – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has extended Covid-era telemedicine flexibilities for the prescribing of controlled substances through 2026. The flexibilities allow for the prescribing of controlled substances without an initial in-person visit through December 31, 2026; the policies were set to expire at the end of 2025. This is the …
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Congress Adjourns for the Year, Letting Enhanced Subsidies Expire – Lawmakers have adjourned for the holiday recess without a response to the forthcoming expiration of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced advanced premium tax credits and the spike in health insurance premiums that is expected when the subsidies expire at the end of this year. …
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