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HHS Secretary Announces Reinstatement of Cuts to Key Programs

Some programs and personnel cut during recent HHS restructuring will be reinstated, including a vital lead monitoring program at the CDC.

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  1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says some HHS staff will be reinstated after being mistakenly cut

    The restructuring plan is part of Department of Government Efficiency’s workforce optimization initiative, led by Elon Musk, President Donald Trump’s billionaire adviser.

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  2. Kennedy suggests 20 percent of HHS cuts may be reversed

    However, as DOGE has moved quickly to slash federal spending by cutting thousands of jobs at various agencies, the departments are hiring many back after their roles proved to be necessary or the courts intervened.

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  4. RFK Jr.: HHS Likely to Rehire Many Fired Employees

    As DOGE worked fast to slash federal spending by cutting thousands of jobs at various agencies, many departments reportedly are rehiring those dismissed after their roles proved to be necessary or federal courts intervened.

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Updated: Apr 4th, 2025, 12:09 AM ET

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that some of the programs and personnel cut during recent restructuring efforts will be reinstated, including a lead monitoring initiative at the CDC. This decision comes after significant layoffs aimed at reducing the workforce from 82,000 to 62,000 as part of a restructuring plan guided by the Department of Government Efficiency. Kennedy acknowledged that mistakes were made in the cutbacks and emphasized a commitment to restoring essential services for public health while maintaining enhanced efficiency. The changes aim to save taxpayers $1.8 billion annually.

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  • Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to reinstate about 20% of employees and programs that were cut during recent layoffs, aiming to correct mistakes made during a significant restructuring effort.

  • The restructuring, initiated to save taxpayer dollars and streamline federal agencies, has led to confusion, as many vital positions were eliminated, prompting the reinstatement of some personnel and programs.

  • Kennedy emphasized that the cuts were necessary for efficiency, but acknowledged that mistakes were made, particularly affecting critical health programs like those at the CDC.

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