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CDC Staff Walk Out Amid Resignations Over Scientific Integrity

9/1/2025

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On August 28, 2025, CDC staff in Atlanta walked out in support of three officials who resigned.
The resigned officials criticized the administration's impact on scientific integrity and warned of more resignations.
Bipartisan calls for action against HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emerged after the resignations.

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Story summary

On August 28, 2025, CDC staff in Atlanta walked out in support of three officials who resigned.
The resigned officials criticized the administration's impact on scientific integrity and warned of more resignations.
Bipartisan calls for action against HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emerged after the resignations.