Wednesday, 11 Jun 2025
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
logo logo
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
  • 🔥
  • Trump
  • House
  • VIDEO
  • White
  • ScienceAlert
  • Trumps
  • Watch
  • man
  • Health
  • Colossal
Font ResizerAa
American FocusAmerican Focus
Search
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
Follow US
© 2024 americanfocus.online – All Rights Reserved.
American Focus > Blog > World News > Rep. Gerry Connolly pushes for answers on layoffs of FOIA staff at CDC : Shots
World News

Rep. Gerry Connolly pushes for answers on layoffs of FOIA staff at CDC : Shots

Last updated: April 24, 2025 9:22 am
Share
Rep. Gerry Connolly pushes for answers on layoffs of FOIA staff at CDC : Shots
SHARE



U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-VA is pushing for CDC’s FOIA team to be restored, after the jobs were eliminated in the recent HHS layoffs.

Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images


hide caption

toggle caption

Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images

The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability’s top Democrat is seeking answers from the CDC regarding the reduction of its public records staff on April 1, amidst a wave of layoffs within federal health agencies.

Rep. Gerry Connolly, a Democrat representing Virginia, recently sent a letter to CDC’s acting director, Dr. Susan Monarez, expressing concern over the suspension of 22 public records request handlers until their positions are terminated on June 2. These staff members have been responsible for processing requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) as mandated by Congress since the 1960s.

Connolly’s letter highlights the absence of personnel available to handle FOIA requests at the CDC, suggesting a deliberate attempt by the Administration to restrict public access to government information. NPR reached out to the CDC for comment but has not received a response yet.

Recent reports indicate that FOIA officers at other health agencies under the Department of Health and Human Services, such as the FDA and NIH, have also been dismissed, raising concerns about transparency and access to government data.

In his correspondence, Connolly queries the CDC on its plans to fulfill public records requirements, outstanding requests, and potential communications with the current administration. He emphasizes the importance of transparency, especially during public health crises like ongoing disease outbreaks.

See also  Olivia Culpo Hot Shots to Kick Off Her 33rd Birthday!

During a recent press briefing, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the restoration of all FOIA offices within the agency, with a focus on improving information accessibility to the public. However, the specifics of rehiring or replacing terminated FOIA personnel remain unclear.

Kennedy underscored the agency’s obligation to provide information to the American people, emphasizing the importance of honesty and compliance with FOIA regulations. Notably, Kennedy has a history of involvement with an anti-vaccine advocacy group that previously sued the FDA for COVID-19 vaccine data under FOIA.

Greta Pittenger contributed to this report.

Contact Sydney Lupkin at slupkin@npr.org or via Signal at sydneylupkin.36.

TAGGED:answersCDCConnollyFOIAGerryLayoffsPushesRepShotsstaff
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Xavier Restrepo’s mother Ashley pens emotional message to him ahead of 2025 NFL draft Xavier Restrepo’s mother Ashley pens emotional message to him ahead of 2025 NFL draft
Next Article Public health leaders, distrustful of RFK Jr., stand up project to defend vaccines  Public health leaders, distrustful of RFK Jr., stand up project to defend vaccines 
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Posts

George Santos Defends Social Media Tirade To Federal Judge

George Santos, the former New York congressman facing sentencing on fraud charges, has defended his…

April 23, 2025

Losing Just One Night’s Sleep Changes Your Immune System, Study Finds : ScienceAlert

The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Immune Health We all know sleep is important, but…

March 6, 2025

Literary Citations Abound in Andrew Salgado’s Vibrantly Layered Portraits — Colossal

Andrew Salgado, a London-based artist with roots in New Brunswick, Canada, has recently unveiled a…

June 4, 2025

“We Don’t Want To Leave”

The small arthouse cinema O Cinema in Miami Beach is facing potential lease cancellation and…

March 14, 2025

The False Promise of Populism

Populism has emerged as one of the defining political phenomena of our era, yet it…

March 13, 2025

You Might Also Like

Inflation is holding steady as tariffs have yet to fully hit : NPR
World News

Inflation is holding steady as tariffs have yet to fully hit : NPR

June 11, 2025
Musk ‘regrets some posts’ about Trump
World News

Musk ‘regrets some posts’ about Trump

June 11, 2025
June 11, University of Alabama desegregated
World News

June 11, University of Alabama desegregated

June 11, 2025
Leaders Of Sex Wellness Company Convicted For Forced Labor
World News

Leaders Of Sex Wellness Company Convicted For Forced Labor

June 11, 2025
logo logo
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


Explore global affairs, political insights, and linguistic origins. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of world news, politics, and Lifestyle.

Top Categories
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Tech and Science
Usefull Links
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA

© 2024 americanfocus.online –  All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?