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Trump Administration Mulls Autism Inclusion in Vaccine Injury Program

9/27/2025

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Trump Considers Autism Addition

Trump administration considers adding autism to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP).
Andrew Downing urges including children with neurological issues, citing regressive encephalopathy.
The VICP, created in 1986, has paid about $5.4 billion to families for vaccine injuries.
Critics warn changes could bankrupt the program or deter manufacturers.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the VICP for delaying compensation.

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Stevens Impeaches Kennedy

Rep. Haley Stevens drafts articles of impeachment against HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. for alleged chaos in health policy.
She accuses Kennedy of undermining public health and promoting anti-vaccine rhetoric, threatening access and safety; polling shows 54% disapprove.
Kennedy's firings, including CDC Director Susan Monarez, have prompted resignations among top health officials and sparked bipartisan concerns.

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Trump Considers Autism Addition

Trump administration considers adding autism to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP).
Andrew Downing urges including children with neurological issues, citing regressive encephalopathy.
The VICP, created in 1986, has paid about $5.4 billion to families for vaccine injuries.
Critics warn changes could bankrupt the program or deter manufacturers.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the VICP for delaying compensation.

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