HHS cuts Office of Minority Health budget, funds RFK Jr. security instead
What happened
The Department of Health & Human Services reduced funding for the Office of Minority Health. The department diverted approximately $12 million from the Office of Minority Health's budget to cover increased security costs for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The cost of protecting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now $17 million annually, up from $10 million the previous fiscal year.
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Why it matters
The Office of Minority Health supports research and policy aimed at eliminating racial health inequality in the U.S. The budget cut directly impacts the agency's ability to fund its mission and support its policy goals.
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Who's involved
- Department of Health & Human ServicesGovernment department that controls the budget of the Office of Minority Health
- Office of Minority HealthOffice that supports research and policy to eliminate racial health inequality
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Appointed leader of the Department of Health & Human Services
Who could feel it
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- Office of Minority HealthSpeculative
Might see reduced funding for research and policy programs aimed at eliminating racial health inequality.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moved funds from the Office of Minority Health.Sub-event
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The entities involved
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Department of Health & Human Services
government department in the state of Victoria, Australia
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Office of Minority Health
office of the United States government
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