Final spending bill shortchanges health issues, says AHA
Although the $1.1 trillion federal spending bill passed by Congress last week avoided a government shutdown, it fell short on protecting the health of Americans - particularly children, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).
“The final spending bill approved by Congress could have a harmful impact on the heart health of all Americans,” said CEO Nancy Brown. “It threatens the future health of our children by delaying sodium standards in school meals and shortchanges much-needed investment in life-saving research.”