In a shocking turn of events, the CDC has announced major layoffs amid the government shutdown, leaving employees like Aryn Melton Backus in limbo. As crucial health programs face cuts, public health advocates warn of dire consequences for Americans.
A coalition of 23 states and Washington, DC, has filed a lawsuit against the HHS, claiming the sudden rollback of $12 billion in public health funding is unlawful and detrimental to health services and jobs.
