Global Politics Report Editorial
Pentagon Agreement With N.I.H. on Biodefense Draws Alarm From Democrats
Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Policy
Published: Sep. 04, 2026 at 12:24 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times