# Health Spending Is Moving in Congress

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Published: 2026-01-22T18:55:00+00:00
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## Resource

Lawmakers appear on the brink of passing a spending bill for the Department of Health and Human Services and a bipartisan health policy bill delayed for over a year. But the outlook is considerably bleaker for the health care outline released by President Donald Trump last week. Sheryl Gay Stolberg of The New York Times, Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post, and Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss those stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews oncologist and bioethicist Ezekiel Emanuel to discuss his new book, “Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life.” Visit our website for a transcript of this episode. Plus, for “extra credit” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too: Julie Rovner: CIDRAP’s “ Minnesota Residents Delay Medical Care for Fear of Encountering ICE ,” by Liz Szabo. Sheryl Gay Stolberg: Rolling Stone’s “ HHS Gave a $1.6 Million Grant to a Controversial Vaccine Study. These Emails Show How That Happened ,” by Katherine Eban. Paige Winfield Cunningham: Politico’s “ RFK Jr. Is Bringing the GOP and the Trial Bar Together ,” by Amanda Chu. Sandhya Raman: Popular Information’s “ ICE Has Stopped Paying for Detainee Medical Treatment ,” by Judd Legum.

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