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Kennedy Slams Federal Cuts Harming Kern County Nutrition Programs

9/17/2025

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizes federal cuts that shut down nutrition programs in Kern County, California, which struggles with high obesity and diabetes rates.
The county lost $12.5 million in federal funding, affecting health education for low-income families.
The Trump administration's $50 billion rural health fund faces skepticism over rushed timelines and potential politicization.
States must apply quickly, with funding favoring compliance with Trump policies.
Experts warn that rural hospitals may still experience significant Medicaid funding cuts despite the new fund.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizes federal cuts that shut down nutrition programs in Kern County, California, which struggles with high obesity and diabetes rates.
The county lost $12.5 million in federal funding, affecting health education for low-income families.
The Trump administration's $50 billion rural health fund faces skepticism over rushed timelines and potential politicization.
States must apply quickly, with funding favoring compliance with Trump policies.
Experts warn that rural hospitals may still experience significant Medicaid funding cuts despite the new fund.