Congress Passes CR, Extends Funding For Some Health Programs

Congress late Saturday night (Sept. 30) passed a continuing resolution temporarily funding the federal government for six weeks, and as part of the deal also extended funding for a handful of expiring HHS programs including graduate medical education and health centers, but a path to a final spending agreement is still unclear. The CR extends current funding levels for 45 days, expiring Nov. 17, and offers disaster relief funds to several states. Unlike an earlier Senate version, it does not...