The American people work hard. So at the end of their pay period when they see the amount that Washington takes from their paycheck, they should be able to trust their elected representatives to spend their money wisely. Members of Congress are stewards of that money. A steward is “someone who manages another’s property.” But as I look down the list of projects that this government funds, I have to wonder if that trust is being honored.
The NIH is the “steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation” according to its website. Congress trusts the NIH to use taxpayer money to fund studies and gleen understanding from research that enriches our lives.
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