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22 States Unite Against $500M Health Funding Cuts

4/2/2025

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has teamed up with 22 states to challenge the Trump administration's drastic cut of over $500 million in public health funding. This lawsuit emphasizes the threat to essential health programs, such as vaccinations and disease prevention, asserting that the federal government has broken its promise, putting the well-being of countless citizens at risk.

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has teamed up with 22 states to challenge the Trump administration's drastic cut of over $500 million in public health funding. This lawsuit emphasizes the threat to essential health programs, such as vaccinations and disease prevention, asserting that the federal government has broken its promise, putting the well-being of countless citizens at risk.