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flag A government shutdown starting October 1 could furlough 32,500 Health and Human Services workers, with the CDC facing up to 1,563 layoffs and a 64% staff cut.

flag A government shutdown beginning October 1 could furlough about 32,500 of Health and Human Services’ 80,000 employees, with the CDC facing the largest impact—up to 1,563 layoffs and a 64% staff reduction—while Medicare, Medicaid, and critical safety functions continue. flag Non-essential work like research oversight and public data collection would halt. flag The shutdown stems from political gridlock over Affordable Care Act subsidies, with the Trump administration pushing for funding cuts. flag The CDC, already facing leadership turmoil and a recent violent incident, would retain 36% of staff for essential duties like outbreak response and global health programs. flag Furloughed workers would receive retroactive pay after the shutdown ends.

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