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Amid Ebola, Hantavirus Outbreaks, Democrats Decry Trump’s Health Cuts
The Trump administration's cuts to federal health agencies have drawn criticism from Democrats amid outbreaks of hantavirus on a cruise ship and Ebola in Africa. Critics argue the U.S. public health infrastructure is under strain due to job and funding reductions, with the FDA and CDC experiencing leadership vacancies and layoffs. The White House faces pressure to reverse cuts and rejoin the World Health Organization.
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