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NY Democrats Demand Action Amid $11B Health Funding Crisis

4/9/2025

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New York Democrats are pressing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to address looming cuts of $11 billion in public health funding, jeopardizing $400 million for the state. Amidst this turmoil, Kennedy is under fire for his response to a measles outbreak and major layoffs at HHS, with the American Public Health Association demanding his resignation over detrimental policies.

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New York Democrats are pressing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to address looming cuts of $11 billion in public health funding, jeopardizing $400 million for the state. Amidst this turmoil, Kennedy is under fire for his response to a measles outbreak and major layoffs at HHS, with the American Public Health Association demanding his resignation over detrimental policies.