The New Republic Feb 14
RFK Jr. Just Kneecapped the CDC on His First Day:
The purging of federal workers continues.
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Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Pressured: CDC Staff Laid Off
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as head of the Health Department shortly after the Trump administration laid off half of the Epidemic Intelligence Service.
- The layoffs affected over 1,200 employees and severely hindered the nation's ability to respond to emerging diseases.
- Kennedy stated that public health employees had nothing to fear under his leadership while promoting a plan to address obesity and food regulation.
- The layoffs and resulting uncertainties within the health agency raise concerns about the future safety of public health in the U.S.
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Federal workers express shock, anger over mass firings: "You are not fit for continued employment"
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The New Republic Feb 14
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The New Republic Feb 14
Judge Who Made Life Hell for Trump Will Oversee Case on Elon Musk: A major lawsuit against Elon Musk just got assigned to his new nightmare: Judge Tanya Chutkan.
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