HIV/AIDS: U.N. official says Trump budget cuts derail efforts to end AIDS by 2030

Jun

Goal to end AIDS by 2030 'more off-track' after Trump cuts, UNAIDS head says

JOHANNESBURG, June 13 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's cuts to HIV/AIDS programmes will further derail an already faltering plan to end the disease as a public health threat by 2030, UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima said on Friday.

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Kennedy sent Congress "junk science to defend his COVID vaccine policy changes --experts say

Jun

Kennedy’s HHS Sent Congress ‘Junk Science’ To Defend Vaccine Changes, Experts Say - KFF Health News A look inside the Department of Health and Human Services document citing vaccine misinformation that could influence congressional perceptions. kffhnjackief KFF Health News

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U.S. rural health services could be devestated by Trump Medicaid cuts, hospitals warn

Jun

Trump Medicaid cuts could devastate rural health services, hospitals warn

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Pending House Republican bill would make it difficult for states to administer food stamp benefits

Jun

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House of Representatives votes to rescind foreign aid funds previously approved by Congress

Jun

House GOP clears measure to claw back billions from foreign assistance and public media programs The Senate will take up this initial effort to codify some Department of Government Efficiency cuts after it finishes work on the budget reconciliation package. Sean Michael Newhouse Government Executive

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U.S. Enviornmental Agency proposes repealing regulations to control greenhouse gas emissions

Jun

Trump EPA moves to repeal climate rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to eliminate rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas. AP News

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Opinion: Trump administration red tape and pending legislation could devastate medical care for millions of Americans

Jun

Trump’s Medicaid and SNAP red tape will devastate millions of Americans If Republicans really think that work requirements and paperwork reduce fraud, they are wrong. dtodd The Hill

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Trump administration reinstates about 460 prevousiy laid- off CDC employees

Jun

Hundreds of laid-off CDC employees are being reinstated More than 460 laid-off employees at the nation’s top public health agency are being reinstated. That’s according to a union representing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention workers. AP News

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed reinstatement notices went out to the former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees, but provided few details.

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