Trump Administration Plans to Downsize Federal Health Agencies, Cutting 20,000 Jobs
2025-03-27
CBS News
The Trump administration is set to reduce the size of federal health agencies, with Health and Human Services Secretary announcing plans to cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This move is expected to impact the healthcare sector, with potential effects on public health and medical research. The downsizing is part of a broader effort to streamline government operations and reduce bureaucracy, with a focus on improving efficiency and reducing costs in the healthcare industry and federal agencies.
