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How many CDC staff would remain after Trump's proposed 43% workforce reduction?
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CDC staff, numbering 13,363 in 2024, would be cut by 43% to 7571 under Trump's budget proposal. This represents a dramatic reduction in the agency's capacity to respond to public health emergencies.
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