Mass layoffs are happening at HHS's CDC, NIH and FDA. This round of firings will result in 10,000 people losing their jobs.
Mass layoffs hit workers at HHS; sweeping cuts extend to CDC, NIH, FDA: Recap
Former FDA commissioner on LinkedIn says "The FDA as we've know it is finished."
I feel like it's very difficult to respond to this news without sounding like a lib haha
tbh I think it’s natural to be alarmed when a state starts actively trying to poison three hundred million people no matter if it’s a level of depravity expected from them
Anti-tobacco group slams ouster of FDA center director
Anti-tobacco groups blasted the removal of Brian King, who headed the Food and Drug Administration’s tobacco center since 2022. King was offered a position at Indian Health Services. The layoffs at the FDA’s tobacco center are “deeply irresponsible” and will slow efforts to “protect kids and save lives from tobacco use,” said Yolonda C. Richardson, president and CEO of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, an anti-tobacco group.
Richardson said removing FDA center directors “indicates a troubling move away from science-based regulation to protect public health.” Under King’s watch, the FDA cracked down on illegal vapes and proposed slashing nicotine levels in cigarettes, most cigars and other tobacco products.
Just a couple hours ago I made a joke about when tobacco companies used to have ads with doctors. Maybe the 2025 version will be tobacco companies having ads with influencers.
"Hey, guys - it's DocHealth here again. I'm going to tell you something that'll blow your mind. Ready? Cigs ain't that bad for ya! And here's why..."
"it's the natural alternative to vaping"