Senate Democrats to hold hearings on mass terminations at HHS
The widespread terminations at the Department of Health and Human Services have drawn questions about the functioning of key health programs.
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The widespread terminations at the Department of Health and Human Services have drawn questions about the functioning of key health programs.
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