"In particular, they have attempted to implement draconian public health cuts, some of which have been stayed by the courts, and others of which are being put into effect. The chaos around these cuts, and the lack of clarity as to which layoffs are being implemented and which are being reversed, has added further stress to an already devastated public health system."
"In the second week of October, 1,300 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees were notified of their terminations through "reduction in force" memos. The new assault on an already beleaguered institution means that the CDC has lost roughly one-quarter of its workforce in the past eight months. Those recently targeted, at least initially, include teams dedicated to fighting the growing measles outbreak, pandemic-preparedness experts, Ebola specialists, and others."
Federal leadership implemented targeted public-health budget cuts amid a 20-day government shutdown, triggering layoffs and court challenges. Approximately 1,300 CDC employees received "reduction in force" termination notices in early October, contributing to roughly a 25 percent workforce decline at the agency over eight months. Affected teams include measles response units, pandemic-preparedness experts, and Ebola specialists. Some cuts have been stayed by courts while others proceed, creating confusion about which layoffs are active or reversed. Meanwhile, funds were allocated to sustain the military and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with the Pentagon reallocating money to keep soldier paychecks flowing.
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