Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Second Largest Cancer Research Funding Source Under Investigation For Political Favoritism

Perry's Texas Cancer Fund Mired In Pay-To-Play Claims by Darrell Preston.  Bloomberg.  February 25, 2013.

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas touts itself as the second-largest funding source for cancer research after the U.S. government.  Among the allegations under review is a $11 million grant given, without scientific review, to a major campaign contributor of the Texas governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the Texas house.

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