TABLE OF CONTENTS 
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Introduction 1 
A. The Purpose of this Report 1 
B. Summary Statement 1 
Chapter I:- Early Indications of Concern 6 
Chapter II: The National Heart Institute Period 8 
A. Origin of the Idea in NHI 8 
B. From the Development of NHI Interest to the Initial Appropriation 
by the Congress 9 
C. From the Initial Appropriation to the Establishment of Seven Centers . . 20 
Chapter III: Legislative History 32 
A. Introductory Legislation 32 
B. Testimony on Status of the Centers and on Program Development 33 
C. Tabulation of Annual Appropriations and Obligations 37 
Chapter IV: The Division of Research Facilities and Resources Period 37 
Chapter V: Program Policies and Procedures 42 
A. Construction of Facilities 42 
B. Operation of Centers 43 
Chapter VI: Some Generalizations 45 
Chapter VII: Outlook 47 
Chronology 51 
References 63 
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