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Federal NIH Research Grant Cuts Alarm Montgomery County Officials

Elrich Mar 4, 2026
FromMedia Advisory - Montgomery County, MD
Email“Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4: MCPD Increases Patrols of Religious Facilities and Gatherings Following Middle East War Activities, Concern over ICE Detention Facilities and Feds Reducing Scientific Research Grants”
ReceivedMar 4, 2026
County Executive Marc Elrich highlighted concerns over federal budget guidance that reduces scientific research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Elrich described the updates as troubling during his weekly virtual media briefing on March 4, 2026.
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