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NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

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.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

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.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

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.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

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.
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NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

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.
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

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
3 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.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

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.
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

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
3 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.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

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
#trump-administration
Healthcare
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

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.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

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.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
SF politics

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

Healthcare
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

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.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

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.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

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.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

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.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
SF politics

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

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

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
2 months ago

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
2 months ago

'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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

JUST IN: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary

Robert F. Kennedy's confirmation as Health and Human Services head is controversial due to his vaccine skepticism and potential impact on healthcare policy.
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