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Democratic AGs Sue to Block $11B Health Cuts

4/2/2025

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More than 20 Democratic attorneys general are taking a stand against Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., filing a lawsuit to block a staggering $11 billion in cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services. These cuts threaten 10,000 jobs and endanger crucial public health programs, including cancer research, sparking fears of a devastating impact on health services and medical advancements.

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More than 20 Democratic attorneys general are taking a stand against Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., filing a lawsuit to block a staggering $11 billion in cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services. These cuts threaten 10,000 jobs and endanger crucial public health programs, including cancer research, sparking fears of a devastating impact on health services and medical advancements.