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The Department of Health and Human Services — the federal department overseeing public health, healthcare programs, and social services. Incidents involve HHS dismantlement, leadership changes, and the cascading effects on healthcare access.

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Updated March 26, 2026 Federal Dismantlement
Serious Rights Violation Ongoing

HHS Dismantlement Under RFK Jr. Fuels Worst Measles Outbreak in 30 Years

RFK Jr.'s dismantlement of federal health agencies during an active measles crisis — including firing vaccine advisors, cutting thousands of positions, and clawing back billions — has resulted in the worst measles outbreak in 30+ years and threatens America's measles-elimination status.

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Updated September 29, 2017 Corruption & Self-Dealing
Significant Democratic Concern

Tom Price: $1 Million in Private Jet Travel as HHS Secretary, Resigned After Public Disclosure

Price's private jet use was revealed by Politico, which reported in September 2017 that he had taken multiple private charter flights at costs far exceeding commercial alternatives — including a $25,000 flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia, a route served by Amtrak trains for under $80 and commercial flights for under $200. After the initial Politico report, additional flights were disclosed including trips to Europe, Africa, and Asia on military aircraft. Trump initially said he was 'not happy' about the reports while keeping Price in office, then accepted Price's resignation on September 29, 2017. Price offered to reimburse approximately $52,000 — the cost of his seat only on the flights — but not the full charter costs.

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