Nice to see news that Congress could soon be giving $500,000 to researchers who are testing John Kanzius‘ cancer treatment theory.

Cynics will note that it took Rep. Phil English until the eve of a hotly contested reelection campaign to make this project a priority.

But the motivation isn’t what’s important here.

This project is vitally important to Erie’s future — and potentially to mankind.

Let’s hope this money comes through and that we can see more progress.