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Brett Giroir Defends Public Health Corps Against Critics

7/28/2025

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Brett Giroir, former Assistant Secretary for Health, defended the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps against Cato Institute's criticism.
He emphasized the Corps' essential contributions during the Ebola outbreak and COVID-19.
Giroir highlighted the Corps' cost-effectiveness, saving millions compared to privatized services, and advocated for budget reforms.
He refuted Cato's claims of bureaucracy, clarifying that Corps deployments are mandatory.

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Brett Giroir, former Assistant Secretary for Health, defended the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps against Cato Institute's criticism.
He emphasized the Corps' essential contributions during the Ebola outbreak and COVID-19.
Giroir highlighted the Corps' cost-effectiveness, saving millions compared to privatized services, and advocated for budget reforms.
He refuted Cato's claims of bureaucracy, clarifying that Corps deployments are mandatory.