In Historic First, Merkley Announces Advance Appropriations For The Indian Health Service
December 21, 2022
December 21, 2022
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Chairman of the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, announced a big win for Indian Country: the inclusion of his proposal to provide advance funding for the Indian Health Service (IHS) in the final fiscal year 2023 omnibus bill--guaranteeing health care services through the agency never stop during a lapse in government appropriations.
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Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Chairman of the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, announced a big win for Indian Country: the inclusion of his proposal to provide advance funding for the Indian Health Service (IHS) in the final fiscal year 2023 omnibus bill--guaranteeing health care services through the agency never stop during a lapse in government appropriations.
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