RFK Jr. Proposes Major HHS Overhaul: Vaccine, Food Safety, and Workforce Changes
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent figure in the upcoming presidential race, has proposed significant changes to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). According to sources, RFK Jr. plans to dismantle the office responsible for vaccine promotion and HIV prevention, signaling a major shift in public health policy. This move has sparked controversy and debate among health experts and the public.
In addition to the vaccine office, RFK Jr. aims to cut funding for food safety programs managed by the CDC and FDA, raising concerns about the nation's food security and public health. These proposed cuts come at a time when the HHS is already facing challenges, with employees who took a separation incentive still awaiting promised administrative leave, highlighting ongoing workforce issues within the department.
The restructuring of HHS under RFK Jr.'s potential leadership could have far-reaching implications for public health initiatives and the employees who serve them. As the presidential race heats up, these proposed changes are likely to become a focal point of political discourse and public scrutiny.
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Thousands of federal workers were bracing for pink slips Friday as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. begins dismantling the sprawling federal agency responsible for protecting America's health.
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