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Trump administration staff cuts leave fewer experts to counter bird flu --sources

Tue, 2025-05-13 10:35 — mike kraft

Staff exodus at US farm agency leaves fewer experts to battle bird flu

May 12 (Reuters) - Hundreds of veterinarians, support staff and lab workers at the animal health arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture have left under the Trump administration's push for resignations, according to three sources familiar with the situation, leaving fewer specialists to respond to animal disease outbreaks.

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Medicaid: House Republican committtee proposes new restrictions in program

Mon, 2025-05-12 09:24 — mike kraft

Republicans unveil steep cuts to Medicaid in portion of Trump tax bill

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Medicaid: Trump reportedly open to Medicaid work requirements

Mon, 2025-05-05 09:51 — mike kraft

Trump 'shows an openness' to Medicaid work requirements, committee chair says Medicaid is on the list of programs hardline House Republicans are eyeing as they seek a way to cut federal spending by as much as $2 trillion over the next decade to help cover the cost of extending Trump's 2017 tax cuts. Leah Douglas Reuters

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Analysis: How federal health programs have been upended during Trump administration's first 100 days

Fri, 2025-05-02 11:54 — mike kraft

How public health has been upended in Trump’s first 100 days More than 20,000 jobs were eliminated, billions of dollars in scientific research has been threatened or paused, and a budget draft proposes a major restructuring of Health and Human Services. Washington Post staff The Washington Post

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About 40 per cent of Trump administration's science funding cuts affect states he won

Thu, 2025-04-17 13:38 — mike kraft

Beyond Ivy League, RFK Jr.’s NIH Slashed Science Funding Across States That Backed Trump - KFF Health News A KFF Health News analysis underscores how the terminations have spared no part of the country, politically or geographically. Of the organizations that had grants cut in the first month, about 40% are in states President Donald Trump won in November. khnkit KFF Health News

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Analysis: Although some Republicans promote Medicaid work rules, few programs help find jobs.

Tue, 2025-04-15 12:14 — mike kraft

States Push Medicaid Work Rules, but Few Programs Help Enrollees Find Jobs - KFF Health News Republicans are pushing to implement requirements that Medicaid recipients work in order to obtain or retain coverage. Some states try to help enrollees find jobs. But states lack the data to show whether they’re effective. khnsamw KFF Health News

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Protection for miners, firefighters, health care worklers in jeopardy after CDC cuts its safety institute

Tue, 2025-04-08 10:05 — mike kraft

‘A huge impact on worker safety’: Protection for miners, firefighters in jeopardy after CDC cuts | CNN Anyone in the US who’s depended on a respirator to provide protection against dust, smoke, mold or airborne viruses has likely relied on a small but mighty agency within the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assure that they’re shielded from things that could damage their health. Meg Tirrell CNN

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Half of HSS regional offices close because of administration cuts, affecting 22 states

Mon, 2025-04-07 19:04 — mike kraft

HHS cuts felt locally as regional offices close The closures left 22 states and five territories without a direct point of contact for heating assistance, child care programs and other services. Maya Goldman Axios

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The reality of deep cuts to Health and Human Services hit home for many last week when half of the department's 10 regional offices closed, leaving 22 states and five territories without a local point of contact for heating assistance, child care programs, Meals on Wheels and more.

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