The Trump administration has mandated a 35% cut in spending on contracts at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), affecting all agency divisions including the CDC, NIH, and FDA. This decision follows a significant reduction in HHS staff, amounting to approximately 25%. HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon stated that the cuts aim to reduce unnecessary spending and improve operation efficiency while maintaining a focus on public health. Critics argue that the cuts and staff layoffs could compromise public health infrastructure, with health experts expressing concerns about the impact on agency effectiveness and public services.
"The 35% reduction in HHS contracts is a strategic initiative across all divisions of HHS... These cuts are designed to ensure that every dollar is used more efficiently."
"Amid the disorganized mass layoffs of HHS staff and the reorganization of the agency, the rushed cuts are more likely to cause problems than to accomplish anything constructive."
"They seem to be on a quest to totally destroy the infrastructure of the nation's public health system. It's amazing that they are looking to cut funding at this critical time."
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