Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined 22 other state AGs in a lawsuit against Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. He is contesting the abrupt cessation of nearly $12 billion in public health grants, which he argues are essential not just for pandemic response but for various public health needs, including disease management and mental health services. The AG emphasizes that the decision undermines public health and insists on accountability for the potential harm caused to citizens.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading a lawsuit against HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for cutting critical public health grants, citing public health needs.
The suit claims the termination of COVID-related funds jeopardizes vital services, highlighting the importance of these grants beyond just pandemic response.
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