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HHS official defends rapid rollout, criticizes CDC after personnel change
Summary
Secretary Kennedy defended the rapid rollout of the federal rural health program, urged quick decisions to meet urgent needs in rural areas, and confirmed a personnel change at the CDC while criticizing parts of the agency's pandemic guidance; he also said the agency is studying mass shootings as a health issue.
Secretary Kennedy addressed questions about recent personnel changes and the CDC's ability to function, saying the agency had "let go of Susan" and that he would not discuss personnel matters further.
"I will confirm that we let go of Susan ... yesterday. I'm not gonna talk about personnel issues," Kennedy said,…
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