Tuesday, April 23, 2013

From the San Antonio Express-News: Pass CPRIT bill, renew cancer fight

http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/editorials/article/Pass-CPRIT-bill-renew-cancer-fight-4454196.php


Pass CPRIT bill, renew cancer fight

Updated 5:48 pm, Monday, April 22, 2013


"The legislation, which was approved by the Senate and is pending in the House, tightens controls on the grant process to ensure that political considerations do not taint CPRIT decisions.


Sponsored by Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, and Rep. Jim Keffer, R-Eastland, the bill also adds strong transparency requirements and limitations on the related activities of the CPRIT Foundation members. The foundation raises private funds to supplement CPRIT staff salaries."




Read more: http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/editorials/article/Pass-CPRIT-bill-renew-cancer-fight-4454196.php#ixzz2RJOQWBux

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