President Trump's Funding Cuts Could Have Major Impact On Massachusetts, Rep. Jim McGovern Says

CBS Boston

February 24, 2025

Freezes in National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation grants, reductions in Medicaid reimbursements are on the table these days in Washington, D.C. And all are crucial elements of the Massachusetts economy and health care structure.

That's why veteran 2nd District Congressman Jim McGovern, a Democrat, said he has "chills up the spine" these days.

"It means an awful lot for Massachusetts and our economy," he told WBZ-TV. "NIH is more than just a line item. I mean, it is about investing in research to find cures to things like cancer and every other disease and ailment out there, Massachusetts has some of the finest medical schools and universities in the world, and we get a pretty big chunk of those research dollars here, which helps support this research that saves lives but also creates lots and lots of jobs."

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