Proposed budget cuts may harm important health programs in the U.S.
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A draft budget shows big cuts for health programs. The cuts may lead to job losses and end some programs. The budget could cut HHS spending by a lot. This gives an idea of what the government wants to do.
The plan would change HHS a lot. Some programs for kids, families, and diseases may end.
NIH research helps make new treatments. Congress may not agree with these changes. One expert said people want to cure diseases like cancer. The budget cuts will make this harder.
The FDA budget could also be cut. States may have to do some of the FDA's work. The CDC budget could be cut a lot too. Some CDC programs may move to a new agency.
One CDC center may be closed completely. This center has programs for health problems like cancer and heart disease. The draft is not final yet. But, it shows what the government may do.
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What does the draft budget show about health programs?
The draft budget shows big cuts for health programs.
What might happen to some programs for kids and families?
Some programs for kids, families, and diseases may end.
What could happen to the CDC budget?
The CDC budget could be cut a lot, and some programs may move to a new agency.
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