Newsletter Articles | March 31, 2001
Bush’s Budget Proposal Calls For $111 Million Increase For Substance Abuse Treatment
OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst
Industry News
On February 28, 2001, President George W. Bush released his budget for fiscal year, which calls for a substantial $2.8 billion (or 13.4%) increase in funding for the National Institute of Health (NIH), and a $111 million increase for substance abuse treatment initiatives. President Bush's budget also recommends doubling the funding for community health centers. He is expected to release a formal budget on April 8, 2001. President Bush's plan, as it is, does not . . .