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Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten Public Health, Experts Warn

4/22/2025

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The Trump administration's budget cuts could devastate public health, slashing CDC and NIH funding by 40%. Experts warn this reckless move may result in a surge of preventable diseases and deaths. Critics, including members of Congress, decry the prioritization of tax breaks for the wealthy over vital health services, putting vulnerable communities at grave risk.

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The Trump administration's budget cuts could devastate public health, slashing CDC and NIH funding by 40%. Experts warn this reckless move may result in a surge of preventable diseases and deaths. Critics, including members of Congress, decry the prioritization of tax breaks for the wealthy over vital health services, putting vulnerable communities at grave risk.