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Amy Klobuchar's Health Misinformation Act Has Aged Poorly

A proposed bill in 2021 would have put the HHS secretary in charge of censoring COVID-19 contrarianism on social media.

Reason

No, HHS Didn't Spend $8 Million 'Making Mice Transgender'

HHS, like all government programs, has plenty of silly and wasteful line items in its budget; there's no need to just make things up.

Reason

FDA pick may differ from HHS head RFK Jr. in some key areas - Roll Call

Martin Makary, an author and surgeon at Johns Hopkins University, has appeared frequently on Fox News to talk about health issues.

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The Best Part of Trump's Speech Was the List of Spending Cuts

If only they were as big as the list of new spending.

Reason

Massive Federal Workforce Shakeup: HHS, SEC And Education Dept Offer Early Retirement, Cash Buyouts

The health department also asked employees to respond to a request for information about their recent accomplishments from DOGE, changing its previous stance that allowed them to ignore the request without consequences. Employees were told to submit their responses by midnight.

International Business Times

HHS spokesperson quits after reportedly clashing with RFK Jr over ‘muted’ measles response

Thomas Corry, who served as the department’s assistant secretary of public affairs for roughly two weeks, announced his resignation on LinkedIn

The Independent UK

US health official quits after reported clashes with RFK Jr over measles

Tom Corry, a top spokesperson at the health and human services department, abruptly resigned on Friday

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Top HHS Spokesperson Resigns Amid Internal Conflicts

Thomas Corry, a top HHS spokesperson, resigns amid conflicts over measles outbreak communication.

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Top HHS Spokesperson Quit Due to RFK Jr's 'Muted Response' to Measles Outbreak Days Before Kennedy's Op-Ed: Report

A top HHS spokesperson quit over newly minted Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s response to the measles outbreak in Texas.

Latin Times

HHS Employees Required To Report Weekly Accomplishments

US HHS employees must now submit weekly accomplishments in response to an email, emphasizing caution due to potential foreign scrutiny.

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US HHS Reverses Richardson Waiver, Alarming Advocates

US HHS reverses Richardson Waiver, raising concerns about transparency and public participation in decision-making processes.

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So Much For RFK, Jr.'s Promise of 'Radical Transparency' at HHS

RFK, Jr.'s Health and Human Service has inexplicably cancelled two vaccine-related advisory meetings since he took the helm of the agency.

Reason

Documents seized by FBI in Mar-a-Lago raid returned to Trump, White House says – as it happened

Classified papers seized in 2022 were returned, a spokesperson told favorable reporters picked by White House aboard Air Force One. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US

No evidence drug farms treat addiction

Science, not drug farms, is the answer to keeping our overdose numbers low

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HHS Supports Texas Measles Outbreak Response, Emphasizes Vaccination Importance

Learn about the recent measles outbreak in Texas, vaccination importance, and global risks. Stay informed to prevent measles spread.

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U.S. Navy To Focus On Biological Sex, Not Gender Identity

U.S. Navy shifts focus to biological sex over gender identity in response to Trump's orders, impacting transgender individuals in the military.

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Unvaccinated Kid Dies of Measles in Texas

Odd coincidence that RFK Jr. is now Secretary of Health and Human Services?

Roll Call

Texas measles outbreak results in death - Roll Call

Measles had been officially eliminated in the United States in 2000, according to the CDC, with the only new cases coming from travel.

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US Refuses To Blame Russia For Ukraine Invasion At UN

Recent events include U.S. stance on Russia, White House AP access dispute, USAID confusion, Macron's trade war warning, HHS email caution, legal battles, ...

The Guardian - US

Trump halts medical research funding in apparent violation of judge’s order

Health department orders NIH to hold Federal Register submissions – critical step in process for funding studies

Latin Times

Musk's DOGE Cuts Watchdog Office Protecting Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Latest Government Lay-Offs

The Unaccompanied Children Office of the Ombuds, which protect unaccompanied migrant children, is the latest victim in Musk's massive government slashings.

Roll Call

Senate Democrats press HHS over FDA firings - Roll Call

In letter, senators say recent staff firings could affect drug and device approval, food safety and public health threats.

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CDC Vaccine Policy Meeting Postponed Amid Advisory Committee Review

ACIP meeting postponed, new HHS secretary scrutinizes vaccine policy. Expert committee advises CDC on vaccines.

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HHS Releases Narrower Definitions Of Sex And Gender

US HHS releases controversial guidance defining sex, sparking debate over transgender rights.

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Amid worst U.S. flu season in decades, RFK Jr.–led CDC pulls vaccine campaign

Last season’s flu vaccine prevented 9.8 million illnesses and 7,900 deaths nationwide, the CDC says.

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