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Trump's Budget Cuts Endanger TBI Research and Safety

5/6/2025

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The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal threatens to cut federal funding for traumatic brain injury (TBI) research, including the CDC's vital $8.25 million program. Experts warn that this drastic move could undo years of progress in concussion prevention, jeopardizing the safety of young athletes and affecting countless lives across the nation.

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The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal threatens to cut federal funding for traumatic brain injury (TBI) research, including the CDC's vital $8.25 million program. Experts warn that this drastic move could undo years of progress in concussion prevention, jeopardizing the safety of young athletes and affecting countless lives across the nation.