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Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · 7d

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Shutdown Halts Some Health Services as Political Risks Test Parties’ Resolve - KFF Health News

Congressional Democrats and Republicans are at an impasse in negotiations. Which side will blink first?

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Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · 12d

So about the efforts to restore trust….

Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 12d

Annenberg Poll from Aug 5-18 2025 shows sig. decline in trust of CDC, FDA, & NIH, but also NASA & EPA, thus indicating general declining trust of Trump admin-led agencies vs. specific ones. Nearly all the change seems driven by Dems. Fauci still has overall popularity #'s RFK Jr. shld envy. 🛟medsky

Public Confidence in U.S. Health Agencies Slides, Fueled by Declines Among Democrats | The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania

APPC survey finds that public confidence in U.S. health and science agencies has dropped since the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

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Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · 12d

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Cracker Barrel Outrage Was Almost Certainly Driven by Bots, Researchers Say

Doesn't that make more sense than lots of people caring about Cracker Barrel?

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Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · 12d

Story from when we first broke RFK looking to bankrupt vaccine injury fund with autism addition

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Kennedy’s Anti-Vaccine Strategy Risks Forcing Shots Off Market, Manufacturers Warn - KFF Health News

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is targeting the government’s Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, without which manufacturers might cease producing shots.

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Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · 12d

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Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

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Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · 13d

I think this is real

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Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · 19d

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Kennedy’s Take on Vaccine Science Fractures Cohesive National Public Health Strategies - KFF Health News

A lack of faith in the soundness of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new direction has led states to explore enacting their own vaccine policies. A patchwork of divergent recommendatio...

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Larry Levitt @larrylevitt.bsky.social · 23d

The new $50 billion rural health fund will be a significant injection of money for struggling health systems. But, it’s temporary and does not make up for the looming $137 billion in Medicaid cuts in rural areas.

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Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · 24d

Thank you #BobDylan for the Outlaw tour (I was even named after your Bard College gf) Your new Where’s Waldo approach of hiding in shadows behind a hoodie created an audience disconnect. Tho your voice resonates. Still feel lucky to have heard him.

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Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · 24d

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States face hard choices after major cuts to federal health care funding

The Trump administration is planning sweeping cuts to health care funding across the country. Some of those cuts have already taken effect, while others will roll out over the next few years. KFF Heal...

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Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · 24d

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States face hard choices after major cuts to federal health care funding

The Trump administration is planning sweeping cuts to health care funding across the country. Some of those cuts have already taken effect, while others will roll out over the next few years. KFF Heal...

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Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · 26d

On a slightly personal note, I always post on #national suicide prevention day in honor of my Dad, James Peterson, a freedom rider who was shot at for his work who took his life when I was almost 4. Please know you are not alone. Call 988. People care and it is vital we break down stigmas. ❤️

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Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · Sep 8

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In the fallout from Trump's health funding cuts, states face tough budget decisions

The Trump administration has pushed a significant amount of health costs to states, whose budgets may already be strained by declining state tax revenues, a slowdown in pandemic spending, and economic...

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Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · Sep 4

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RFK Jr. Faces Senate Finance Committee: A Live Discussion - KFF Health News

KFF Health News’ Stephanie Armour, Julie Rovner, and Arthur Allen, and KFF’s Josh Michaud discuss the biggest takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hearing before the Senate Finance Committee.

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Drew Altman @drewaltman.bsky.social · Sep 3

As sources of vaccine info move away from CDC and fragment — to doctors, state health departments, professional societies — this is who the public trusts:

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Brendan Duke @brendanvduke.bsky.social · Sep 3

NEW analysis on the GOP megabill's core policy choice: each millionaire's tax cut is paid for by taking away health insurance from 4 people while reducing health care benefits from many others.

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allisonprang.bsky.social @allisonprang.bsky.social · Sep 3

"Kennedy wants to see the Pfizer and Moderna messenger RNA-based covid-19 vaccines pulled from the market, according to two people familiar with the planning who asked not to be identified because they’re not authorized to speak to the press," @stephaniearmour.bsky.social reports.

KFF Health News @kffhealthnews.org · Sep 3

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to fire CDC director Susan Monarez is more than an administrative shake-up. It’s part of Kennedy’s anti-vaccine, anti-science agenda, some public health experts say.
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At CDC, Worries Mount That Agency Has Taken Anti-Science Turn - KFF Health News

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to fire Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez is more than an administrative shake-up. It marks a major off...

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RFH @house13.bsky.social · Sep 3

Insider Sources say that RFK’s plan is to pull all COVID shots from US

As COVID spikes again.

Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · Sep 3

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At CDC, Worries Mount That Agency Has Taken Anti-Science Turn - KFF Health News

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to fire Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez is more than an administrative shake-up. It marks a major off...

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Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · Sep 3

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At CDC, Worries Mount That Agency Has Taken Anti-Science Turn - KFF Health News

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to fire Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez is more than an administrative shake-up. It marks a major off...

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Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · Aug 26

Happy National Dog Day from Maisie

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ProPublica @propublica.org · Aug 22

NEW: After DOGE outed Mohammad Halimi on social media, Taliban intelligence agents blindfolded and took three of his family members to a remote prison.

They were repeatedly beaten and questioned about Halimi and his recently publicized work for the United States.

DOGE Targeted Him on Social Media. Then the Taliban Took His Family.

Afghan scholar Mohammad Halimi, who fled the Taliban in 2021, had worked to help U.S. diplomats understand his homeland. Then DOGE put his family’s lives at risk by exposing his sensitive work for a U...

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KFF Health News @kffhealthnews.org · Aug 21

Insurance companies bank on people giving up. HR might be able to help escalate your case. Health Care Helpline from @npr.org and KFF Health News has some tips.
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