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US House Democrats Press Kennedy Over Health Agency Firings


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On February 28, 2025, U.S. House Democrats, led by Rep. Frank Pallone, pressed Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra for answers regarding the abrupt dismissal of two top officials from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The officials, Director Gopal Khanna and Deputy Director Shari Ling, were fired without public explanation, prompting concerns over potential political interference in the agency's work on sensitive health policy issues. Democrats are seeking detailed information on the reasons behind the firings, the process followed, and any potential impact on AHRQ's ongoing research and policy initiatives. The letter from Pallone and other Democrats underscores the importance of transparency and the need to protect the integrity of federal health agencies from political pressures.

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