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Debra Houry resigned from CDC in protest over firing of Susan Monarez amid chaos at health agency. She’s a physician and former CDC senior leader.

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GOP States Push Back on Vaccine Mandates

Federal health policies are facing resistance from Republican-led states, with efforts to roll back vaccine mandates in schools and healthcare. The debate is intensifying amid political clashes over vaccine guidance and federal appointments, highlighting divisions over public health authority and scientific integrity.

CDC Workforce Cuts Continue Amid Shutdown

Since October, the Trump administration has carried out mass layoffs at the CDC, targeting critical public health staff during a government shutdown. Despite rescinding some notices, about 600 employees remain terminated, raising legal and ethical concerns over the process and its impact on public health response capabilities.