Here are five notes:
1. The committee pushed forward five bills regarding FDA approval of drugs and devices.
2. The legislation still requires additional National Institutes of Health funding, or else the Democrats won’t support the bill.
3. The House suggested NIH funding of $9 million over five years in its 21sts Century Cure Act.
4. Senators are confident the two parties will reach a deal.
5. The panel is working closely with the Finance Committee for possible funding amounts.
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