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Columbus Sues Trump Over $11.4B Health Funding Cuts

4/26/2025

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Columbus, Ohio, is taking a stand against the Trump administration, filing a lawsuit over a staggering $11.4 billion in cuts to infectious disease funding. These drastic reductions have resulted in the loss of 11 health workers and put vital programs at risk, all while measles outbreaks surge. The city argues these cuts not only breach congressional appropriations but also endanger crucial public health efforts, particularly childhood vaccinations.

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Columbus, Ohio, is taking a stand against the Trump administration, filing a lawsuit over a staggering $11.4 billion in cuts to infectious disease funding. These drastic reductions have resulted in the loss of 11 health workers and put vital programs at risk, all while measles outbreaks surge. The city argues these cuts not only breach congressional appropriations but also endanger crucial public health efforts, particularly childhood vaccinations.