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Trump Administration Reinstates 450 CDC Employees for Health Safety

6/12/2025

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The Trump administration is bringing back over 450 CDC employees, crucial for HIV prevention and cruise ship safety, after drastic cuts slashed the workforce from 80,000 to 60,000. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted many of these cuts were mistakes, vowing to restore vital staff as federal health agencies face ongoing challenges.

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The Trump administration is bringing back over 450 CDC employees, crucial for HIV prevention and cruise ship safety, after drastic cuts slashed the workforce from 80,000 to 60,000. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted many of these cuts were mistakes, vowing to restore vital staff as federal health agencies face ongoing challenges.