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Kennedy Jr. Sparks Outrage with 10,000 Layoffs, Funding Cuts

4/2/2025

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Kennedy Cuts Health Jobs

On April 1, 2025, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparked outrage by laying off 10,000 employees from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This drastic move, seen as a threat to public health, was compounded by the cancellation of $12 billion in federal funding for essential health programs, igniting lawsuits from multiple states.

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Smith Delays Job Cuts

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has postponed its plan to cut 10,000 jobs amid significant pushback. Brad Smith's contentious strategy to exempt specific agencies drew criticism, highlighting the tension in this restructuring effort. This move is part of a larger federal initiative to streamline operations, championed by President Trump and Elon Musk.

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Kennedy Cuts Health Jobs

On April 1, 2025, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparked outrage by laying off 10,000 employees from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This drastic move, seen as a threat to public health, was compounded by the cancellation of $12 billion in federal funding for essential health programs, igniting lawsuits from multiple states.

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