The CDC has now rejected Milwaukee's request for help, citing Secy Kennedy's layoffs
"I sincerely regret to inform you that due to the complete loss of our Lead Program, we will be unable to support you with this EpiAid request."
https://tinalexander.github.io/notes/attachments/2025-04-10_cdc-epi-aid-follow-up-ocr.pdf
"I sincerely regret to inform you that due to the complete loss of our Lead Program, we will be unable to support you with this EpiAid request."
https://tinalexander.github.io/notes/attachments/2025-04-10_cdc-epi-aid-follow-up-ocr.pdf
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Federal experts for handling radiological and nuclear threats, natural disasters, toxic substance spills, etc were laid off
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/milwaukee-schools-lead-poisoning-cdc-denies-help/
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Loss of the Lead Program to whom, Ben?