Trump admin brings back staff from 9/11 survivors program amid HHS reorganization shuffle
The Trump administration has reinstated staff from the Health and Human Services Department's program for 9/11 survivors after a reorganization within the department.
The Trump administration's Health and Human Services Department (HHS) has reinstated staff members from a federal healthcare program for 9/11 survivors following a reorganization, according to notices sent by HHS to affected employees. The program, known as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) Cough, Cough, and Sneeze Program, aimed to provide medical care and support to those affected by the 9/11 attacks. The reinstatements follow changes within HHS that may have impacted the employment status of some program staff members. Details on the number of employees being rehired or reassigned are not specified in the notices.
