Learn English: Tiny Portion of Health Budget Funds Federal Workers (hard)

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Tiny Portion of Health Budget Funds Federal Workers

The recent federal health worker layoffs sparked debate about government spending priorities.

Secretary Kennedy's justification for cutting 10,000 jobs focused on reducing a massive budget.

However, experts reveal that federal employee salaries comprise less than 1% of the agency's budget.

The vast majority of funds support Medicare, Medicaid, and other healthcare providers.

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Original: The New York Times (Science)

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#Federal Budget #Healthcare Spending #Government Layoffs #Medicare #Medicaid

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