The Trump skinny budget proposes to reduce HHS's discretionary spending by 26%, including NIH by 40% or $18 billion, and The center for Disease Control by nearly 50% or $3.6 billion. One thing here, this budget entirely would eliminate LIHEAP, the Low Income Household Energy assistance program that helps households keep their electricity so you don't die of heat stroke during a hot summer or lose your heat in the wintertime. (06:14–06:21)
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Asserts that the Trump budget proposes a nearly 50% cut to the CDC, amounting to $3.6 billion.
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