Health agencies brace for layoffs with RFK Jr.'s restructuring of HHS

HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.
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Mass layoffs expected to begin at health agencies as RFK Jr.'s agenda takes shape

Mass layoffs expected to begin at health agencies as RFK Jr.'s agenda takes shape

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Mass layoffs expected to begin at health agencies as RFK Jr.'s agenda takes shape

Mass layoffs expected to begin at health agencies as RFK Jr.'s agenda takes shape

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RFK Jr plans 10,000 job cuts in restructuring of US health department

The Guardian · 1d
RFK Jr plans 10,000 job cuts in restructuring of US health department

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The Guardian · 1d
RFK Jr. expected to cut roughly 10K HHS jobs

RFK Jr. expected to cut roughly 10K HHS jobs

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Vought: 10K HHS layoffs 'fantastic'

Vought: 10K HHS layoffs 'fantastic'

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Vought: 10K HHS layoffs 'fantastic'

Vought: 10K HHS layoffs 'fantastic'

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RFK Jr. defends HHS job cuts: 'We're not cutting front-line workers'

RFK Jr. defends HHS job cuts: 'We're not cutting front-line workers'

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RFK Jr. defends HHS job cuts: 'We're not cutting front-line workers'

RFK Jr. defends HHS job cuts: 'We're not cutting front-line workers'

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HHS plans to shutter or downsize several health agencies, including at CDC

HHS plans to shutter or downsize several health agencies, including at CDC

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HHS plans to shutter or downsize several health agencies, including at CDC

HHS plans to shutter or downsize several health agencies, including at CDC

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HHS plans to shutter or downsize several health agencies, including at CDC

HHS plans to shutter or downsize several health agencies, including at CDC

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RFK Jr.’s critics: 24 percent HHS staffing cuts risk 'manmade disaster'

RFK Jr.’s critics: 24 percent HHS staffing cuts risk 'manmade disaster'

The Hill · 1d
RFK Jr.’s critics: 24 percent HHS staffing cuts risk 'manmade disaster'

RFK Jr.’s critics: 24 percent HHS staffing cuts risk 'manmade disaster'

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RFK Jr. spends his first month at HHS downplaying vaccines and targeting food additives

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CNBC · Mar. 9
HHS plans to cut 10,000 employees across the department

HHS plans to cut 10,000 employees across the department

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HHS plans to cut 10,000 employees across the department

HHS plans to cut 10,000 employees across the department

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HHS plans to cut 10,000 employees across the department

HHS plans to cut 10,000 employees across the department

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HHS plans to cut 10,000 employees across the department

HHS plans to cut 10,000 employees across the department

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RFK Jr. Will Convene a New Health Commission in Private

The New York Times · Mar. 11

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10,000 Federal Health Workers to Be Laid Off

10,000 Federal Health Workers to Be Laid Off

The New York Times · 1d
RFK Jr praises beef tallow on Fox News show with burger and fries

RFK Jr praises beef tallow on Fox News show with burger and fries

The Guardian · Mar. 12

RFK Jr. and Djokovic share a passion for tennis along with their views about vaccines

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Washington Bends to RFK Jr.’s ‘MAHA’ Agenda on Measles, Baby Formula and French Fries

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Washington Bends to RFK Jr.’s ‘MAHA’ Agenda on Measles, Baby Formula and French Fries

Washington Bends to RFK Jr.’s ‘MAHA’ Agenda on Measles, Baby Formula and French Fries

The New York Times · 2d
Washington Bends to RFK Jr.’s ‘MAHA’ Agenda on Measles, Baby Formula and French Fries

Washington Bends to RFK Jr.’s ‘MAHA’ Agenda on Measles, Baby Formula and French Fries

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NOAA braces for mass layoffs, fueling concerns about lifesaving weather services

NOAA braces for mass layoffs, fueling concerns about lifesaving weather services

ABC News · Mar. 12

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CBS News · Mar. 11
RFK Jr.’s Prescription for Bird Flu on Farms: Let It Spread

RFK Jr.’s Prescription for Bird Flu on Farms: Let It Spread

The New York Times · Mar. 18
HHS to cut a fourth of its workforce

HHS to cut a fourth of its workforce

The Hill · 1d
HHS to cut a fourth of its workforce

HHS to cut a fourth of its workforce

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Jack Schlossberg calls out Trump, RFK Jr., says family got no 'heads up' on JFK files release

The Hill · Mar. 19
RFK Jr directs FDA to revise ‘self-affirm’ rule to improve food ingredient safety

RFK Jr directs FDA to revise ‘self-affirm’ rule to improve food ingredient safety

The Guardian · Mar. 11
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