CDC Faces Major Workforce Reductions Amid Trump Administration Job Cuts
Nearly 1,300 probationary CDC employees are being laid off, amounting to 10% of the agency's workforce as part of broader federal cuts.
The Trump administration will reportedly fire thousands of federal employees working in public health and science agencies on Friday as part of its effort to shrink the size of government.
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The CDC, which boasts a $9.1 billion budget, has come under fire over the Biden years, particularly, and the way it handled directives during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The cuts, reported by multiple publications, come a day after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate and sworn into office.
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The layoffs come as the Trump administration is trying to cut billions of dollars the agency spends on "indirect" costs of research at schools, hospitals and other places, heightening what was already a sense of foreboding at the agency.
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The affected employees are supposed to receive four weeks paid administrative leave, the official said, adding that it wasn’t clear when individual workers would receive notice.
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Historically CDC has been seen as a global leader on disease control and a reliable source of health information, boasting some of the top experts in the world.
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The cuts, which follow similar moves throughout the executive branch, would fall across agencies, including the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, potentially affecting drug reviews, disease surveillance and biomedical research.
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The decision is part of broader layoffs in the federal government of probationary employees who don’t have civil service protections.
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Historically CDC has been seen as a global leader on disease control and a reliable source of health information, boasting some of the top experts in the world.
CDC To Lose One-tenth Of Workforce Under Trump Administration Job Cuts
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Historically CDC has been seen as a global leader on disease control and a reliable source of health information, boasting some of the top experts in the world.
CDC to lose one-tenth of workforce under Trump administration job cuts
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Summary
The Trump administration confirmed the layoffs of nearly 1,300 probationary employees at the CDC, about 10% of its workforce, following a directive from HHS officials. Affected employees will receive four weeks' paid leave, though the timeline for notifications remains unclear. Experts, including Dr. Joshua Barocas, warn that these cuts could severely disrupt crucial health initiatives and the agency's ability to manage public health threats. Historically a global leader in disease control, the CDC, with a $9.2 billion budget and a staff heavy in scientific expertise, now faces significant staffing challenges as broader federal reductions continue.
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