Former Congressman Bill Porter says Congress has done little up to August 2013 . Among the issues he says Congress has n't done is more funding for health research . A nation 's leadership must view research through the prism of future generations : our children and grandchildren , who will benefit from both a health and economic standpoint as a result of today 's scientific discoveries . He says people support more research , and most people pay more taxes for research . Porter : Health research is an investment that will benefit our childen and grandchildren .
Former Congressman Bill Porter says Congress has done little up to August 2013 . Among the issues he says Congress has n't done is more funding for health research . He says people support more research , and most people pay more taxes for research . Porter : Health research is an investment that will benefit our childen and grandchildren .