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U.S. News & World Report |
Democratic Sen. Patty Murray of Washington predicted the cuts will have ramifications when natural disasters strike or infectious diseases, like the ongoing measles outbreak, spread.
CNN |
Some employees at US health agencies have started receiving notice that their jobs are being cut.
The New York Times |
Combined with previous departures, the layoffs will reduce the department from 82,000 to 62,000 employees.

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