Senator Schumer vows to block a $1.8bn CDC budget cut in a House bill, arguing it imperils public health and food safety.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vows to block legislation with a 22% budget cut to the CDC, citing concerns over public health and food safety. The proposed $1.8bn cut is part of a House bill and could impact programs addressing firearm injuries and opioid overdose prevention. Schumer warns that such a cut could "wreak havoc and chaos" on food safety tracking operations, citing the ongoing listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats.
August 11, 2024
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