Deep HHS Budget Cuts Proposed, Threatening Public Health
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A draft federal budget proposal suggests drastic cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), potentially slashing discretionary spending by one-third. This includes eliminating programs like Head Start and significantly reducing funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The NIH's budget could fall from $48.5 billion to $27.3 billion, with a restructuring to consolidate institutes. The CDC's core budget faces a similar reduction. While the proposal is preliminary and unconfirmed by the administration, health experts are deeply concerned about the potential impact on public health.
A draft federal budget proposal suggests drastic cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), potentially slashing discretionary spending by one-third. This includes eliminating programs like Head Start and significantly reducing funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The NIH's budget could fall from $48.5 billion to $27.3 billion, with a restructuring to consolidate institutes. The CDC's core budget faces a similar reduction. While the proposal is preliminary and unconfirmed by the administration, health experts are deeply concerned about the potential impact on public health.
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