Hill September 7, 2023
Lawmakers returning to Washington are far apart on a series of must-pass health care bills that could have far-reaching consequences on local health centers, federal authority and pandemic preparedness.
The bills will be part of a post-recess scramble as the House and Senate return ahead of a Sept. 30 government funding deadline.
The White House has called on Congress to pass a short-term funding bill, which could buy time for further negotiations on some of the pricklier issues. But the coming weeks will signal whether Democrats and Republicans can find common ground on extending critical health programs.
The biggest looming issue is massive funding bills for agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Health...
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