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The Truth About Federal Health Spending

Recent layoffs of federal health workers ignited a discussion about where the money goes.

The Secretary tried to justify the cuts by saying the budget was too big.

However, a small percentage of the budget actually pays federal workers' salaries.

The bulk of funding supports healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid for patients.

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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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