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Trump's $11 Billion Health Cuts Threaten Public Services

6/1/2025

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The Trump administration's sweeping cuts to health spending, slashing $11 billion in federal support, are sending shockwaves through public health. With tens of thousands of workers facing layoffs, essential services like restaurant inspections and outbreak responses are at risk, leaving state and local health departments struggling to safeguard their communities.

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The Trump administration's sweeping cuts to health spending, slashing $11 billion in federal support, are sending shockwaves through public health. With tens of thousands of workers facing layoffs, essential services like restaurant inspections and outbreak responses are at risk, leaving state and local health departments struggling to safeguard their communities.