Carmen Paun
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Carmen Paun
@carmenpaun.bsky.social
Global health reporter at POLITICO.
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July 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Health Secretary RFK Jr. explained Thursday how his own addiction to heroin and recovery from it drives his thinking on what the government can do to bring down fatal overdoses and help more people get off drugs.

One idea: Ban cellphones in schools.

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POLITICO Pro: RFK Jr. says his own addiction story drives his plans for fighting opioids
The HHS secretary, a recovered heroin user, said kids need hope and community connection and suggested a cellphone ban.
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April 24, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Reposted by Carmen Paun
Per our PM Pulse newsletter yesterday afternoon:
April 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
America’s most celebrated global health program is faci g an abrupt end. www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
America’s global AIDS relief program is on the brink
President Trump is taking apart one of George W. Bush’s proudest achievements.
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March 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM