CDC Reinstates Employees Amid Health Concerns
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Some workers at the CDC lost their jobs. This happened after some cuts at health agencies. But now, more than 460 workers will get their jobs back.
The CDC had to stop some of its important work. This included programs for smoking and gun violence. Offices for things like air quality and workplace safety also closed.
About 200 of these workers fight HIV and other diseases. Some workers test for diseases that spread through sex. Around 150 workers study lead poisoning and help with the lab work.
Lawsuits were filed because of the job losses. Some judges stopped the agencies from firing people. Officials did not say why they fired people at first, or why they rehired them.
A group of CDC workers is still worried about the cuts. They think it will make people get sick and die. The CDC had to bring back employees before too, about 180 people were rehired.
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How many workers at the CDC lost their jobs?
Some workers at the CDC lost their jobs, but now more than 460 workers will get their jobs back.
What important work did the CDC stop?
The CDC stopped important work like programs for smoking and gun violence, and closed offices for air quality and workplace safety.
Why were lawsuits filed?
Lawsuits were filed because of the job losses, and some judges stopped the agencies from firing people.
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