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NIH Lays Off Top Brain Scientists Despite Kennedy's Denial

Eleven top NIH brain scientists, including distinguished investigator Richard Youle, received layoff notices in May, despite HHS Secretary Kennedy's claim that no working scientists were fired; the terminations, initially delayed, are set for June 2nd, impacting roughly 100 staff members and potenti...

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States Roll Back Health Coverage for Undocumented Immigrants Amid Budget Cuts

Facing budget shortfalls, California and Minnesota's Democratic governors are proposing to roll back health insurance coverage for adult immigrants without legal status, despite previous expansions that included 1.6 million Californians and over 20,000 Minnesotans; the moves are partly due to potent...

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Dutch National Park Funding Cuts Threaten Education and Volunteerism

The Dutch government plans to cut €24 million in funding for its 21 national parks, potentially ending school programs, displacing thousands of volunteers, and harming community engagement, despite national parks generating €70 million in extra revenue annually.

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Proposed $880 Billion Medicaid Cut Threatens Millions

House Republicans propose an $880 billion Medicaid cut over the next decade to offset tax breaks, jeopardizing health insurance for 8.6 million Americans, worsening health outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations and rural communities.

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Proposed FERS Changes to Increase Employee Contributions and Alter Pension Calculations

Proposed changes to the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) will increase employee contributions, alter pension calculations, and end early retirement supplements for most employees, impacting retirement planning and potentially reducing benefits for current and future federal workers.

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Pennsylvania Governor Warns of Devastating Medicaid Cuts

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro warns that proposed congressional Medicaid cuts would lead to billions in lost federal aid, hundreds of thousands losing health insurance, and increased rural hospital closures, with the state unable to compensate for the losses.

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States Curb Immigrant Healthcare Amid Budget Crisis

Facing budget shortfalls and potential federal penalties, California and Minnesota are curtailing health insurance programs for low-income immigrants, impacting millions and sparking protests, though children's coverage will remain.

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House Republicans Fail to Pass Tax Cut Bill Amidst Party Divisions

The House Budget Committee rejected a Republican-backed tax cut and spending bill, 16-21, due to opposition from far-right Republicans and Democrats who criticized its impact on healthcare and food assistance programs. President Trump urged party unity but failed to secure passage.

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House Republicans Advance $5 Trillion Tax Cut Bill Amidst Opposition

The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a 1,116-page Republican legislative package, proposes $5 trillion in tax cuts offset by spending cuts and policy changes, including modifications to Medicaid, SNAP, and immigration, along with border wall funding and defense spending increases.

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USDA Budget Cuts Cause Food Bank Rationing

The Trump administration's $1 billion cut to USDA programs, including $500 million from food banks, severely impacted food distribution, forcing one food pantry to reduce food assistance from 3-5 days to 2 days every 30 days and causing a major food bank to lose 2.4 million pounds of food annually.

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House Budget Plan Threatens Medicaid for Low-Income Caregivers and Seniors

The House budget plan proposes major Medicaid changes: a work requirement of 80 hours monthly (exceptions for disabled or over 64), and over \$600 billion in federal funding cuts over ten years, potentially impacting millions of low-income seniors and caregivers.

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Republican Budget Bill: Tax Cuts, Increased Military Spending, and Medicaid/SNAP Cuts

House Republicans' proposed budget bill includes substantial tax cuts favoring the wealthy, increased military spending, and major cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, potentially harming millions of low-income Americans and causing significant cost shifts to state governments.

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