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Shutdown puts the public's health at risk

With the government shutting down, we renew our call on Congress and the president to work in a bipartisan manner to pass a short-term continuing resolution that, at a minimum, fully funds all critical public health agencies and programs, holds the administration accountable for spending both FY 2025 and FY 2026 funds as directed by Congress and includes provisions to permanently extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits that are set to expire at the end of the year.

Kennedy’s attack on public health must be stopped

The abrupt attempt to oust Dr. Susan Monarez, the CDC’s director just weeks after her Senate confirmation, is yet another glaring sign of Secretary Kennedy’s failed leadership and reckless mismanagement. 

APHA joins national leaders in call for federal action on climate resilience and solutions

On the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, nationally respected leaders representing the voices of our nation’s health professionals, faith leaders, and community organizations have come together to call for federal action on climate resilience and solutions.

SCOTUS issues partial stay in NIH research case

In a significant setback for public health, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts likely lacked jurisdiction to review the termination of research grants by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) targeting research on disfavored topics and populations.

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