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fromABC7 Los Angeles

Top US health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees

Around 80,000 federal health workers will receive voluntary separation offers with up to $25,000 payment as part of budget cuts.

Trump administration drops lawsuit against company over alleged abuse at its child migrant shelters in California, Texas and Arizona

Trump administration drops lawsuit against major migrant child housing provider after relocating unaccompanied minors.

Allegations of sexual abuse led to federal action against Southwest Key Programs.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

NY Attorney General denounces cuts to program that provided health care to 9/11 heroes

New York Attorney General Letitia James criticizes Trump's cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program, crucial for 9/11 survivors and responders.

Email mistake reveals secret plans to end research on Head Start and other child safety net programs

Proposed cuts by the Trump administration threaten the effectiveness of key child welfare research programs, impacting low-income families.

fromGothamist

NY sues to stop Trump administration from 'dismantling' public health agencies

New York AG Letitia James and 19 states are suing the Trump administration to stop harmful restructuring of Health and Human Services.

fromBoston.com

SF politics

'They fired everybody': Entire staff is laid off at office that helps poorer Americans pay for heating

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Top US health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees

Around 80,000 federal health workers will receive voluntary separation offers with up to $25,000 payment as part of budget cuts.

Trump administration drops lawsuit against company over alleged abuse at its child migrant shelters in California, Texas and Arizona

Trump administration drops lawsuit against major migrant child housing provider after relocating unaccompanied minors.

Allegations of sexual abuse led to federal action against Southwest Key Programs.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

NY Attorney General denounces cuts to program that provided health care to 9/11 heroes

New York Attorney General Letitia James criticizes Trump's cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program, crucial for 9/11 survivors and responders.

Email mistake reveals secret plans to end research on Head Start and other child safety net programs

Proposed cuts by the Trump administration threaten the effectiveness of key child welfare research programs, impacting low-income families.

fromGothamist

NY sues to stop Trump administration from 'dismantling' public health agencies

New York AG Letitia James and 19 states are suing the Trump administration to stop harmful restructuring of Health and Human Services.

fromBoston.com

more#trump-administration

SF politics

'They fired everybody': Entire staff is laid off at office that helps poorer Americans pay for heating

fromwww.sun-sentinel.com

2 weeks ago

US judge says HHS layoffs were likely unlawful and must be halted

U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose ruled that the mass layoffs at Health and Human Services were likely unlawful and ordered a halt to the downsizing plans.

US politics

RFK Jr. takes a dip in DC creek known for high levels of fecal bacteria and 'infectious pathogens'

Kennedy Jr. swam in polluted Rock Creek despite warnings, reflecting controversial health choices amid his role as HHS secretary.

Opinion | Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Comments on Autism Take America Back a Century

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spread misinformation about autism, ignoring established genetic contributions and promoting harmful stereotypes about individuals with autism.

Sir, You Are the Wrong Person for This Job': Senator Tells RFK Jr. He's Grossly Unfit to Lead HHS

Sen. Alsobrooks criticized Kennedy's qualifications as HHS Secretary, expressing lack of trust in his capabilities to lead the agency.

Medicine

fromTruthout

5 months ago

Senate Confirms Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy to Lead Department of Health and Human Services

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services despite his controversial views on vaccines.

US news

Trump Pleads Ignorance, Blames RFK Jr. When Asked About New Surgeon General Nominee: I Don't Know Her'

fromBuzzFeed

NYC politics

"I Think He's Dead Wrong": RFK Jr.'s Sister Kerry Kennedy Just Slammed Him On Live TV

Washington DC

fromNew York Post

RFK Jr. takes a dip in DC creek known for high levels of fecal bacteria and 'infectious pathogens'

Kennedy Jr. swam in polluted Rock Creek despite warnings, reflecting controversial health choices amid his role as HHS secretary.

Opinion | Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Comments on Autism Take America Back a Century

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spread misinformation about autism, ignoring established genetic contributions and promoting harmful stereotypes about individuals with autism.

Sir, You Are the Wrong Person for This Job': Senator Tells RFK Jr. He's Grossly Unfit to Lead HHS

Sen. Alsobrooks criticized Kennedy's qualifications as HHS Secretary, expressing lack of trust in his capabilities to lead the agency.

Medicine

fromTruthout

5 months ago

Senate Confirms Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy to Lead Department of Health and Human Services

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services despite his controversial views on vaccines.

US news

Trump Pleads Ignorance, Blames RFK Jr. When Asked About New Surgeon General Nominee: I Don't Know Her'

fromBuzzFeed

NYC politics

"I Think He's Dead Wrong": RFK Jr.'s Sister Kerry Kennedy Just Slammed Him On Live TV

more#robert-f-kennedy-jr

#public-health

Healthcare

Federal Health Workers Make Up Less Than 1% of Agency Spending

fromMedCity News

Healthcare

Congress Scrutinizes RFK Jr. on Budget Cuts, Vaccines and More - MedCity News

Healthcare

Federal Health Workers Make Up Less Than 1% of Agency Spending

fromMedCity News

Healthcare

Congress Scrutinizes RFK Jr. on Budget Cuts, Vaccines and More - MedCity News

more#public-health

fromNextgov.com

Palantir alum appointed to top tech role at HHS

"The loss of so much leadership has not only left a power vacuum, but a giant brain drain. Morale is at an all time low."

Tech industry

fromBuzzFeed

People Are Calling Out RFK Jr. For His "Vile" And "Disgusting" Comments About Children With Autism

"Autistic people pay taxes. Autistic people work. Autistic people fall in love. RFK Jr. just doesn't see them as human. That's the problem."

NYC parents

SF food

fromPortlandTribune.com

Meals on Wheels alarmed about federal food budget cuts

Meals on Wheels faces significant risk of reduced funding after Health and Human Services cuts eliminating 40% of staff in related agencies.

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

'Total chaos': San Francisco federal workers blindsided by abrupt HHS shutdown

A significant federal workforce reduction has led to abrupt job losses for employees at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Top HHS Spokesman Quits After Clashing With RFK Jr: Report

Communication official resigns after clashes over measles outbreak management.

NYC parents

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