Amid two global health crises, the Trump administration has proposed cutting $3 billion from the U.S. government's global health programs in its latest budget request.
February 11, 2020, 6:54 PMSpeaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer discuss the president’s budget proposal.crises, the Trump administration has proposed cutting $3 billion from the U.S. government's global health programs in its latest budget request.
Still, global health advocates say the administration does deserve some credit for proposing over $1 billion for vaccinations for children around the world.People wear surgical masks in fear of the coronavirus in New York, Feb. 3, 2020.
During brief remarks introducing the budget request, Biegun said the administration is asking to"replenish the flexible global health emergency reserve fund to allow us to quickly respond to outbreaks." But that amount -- $25 million -- is a quarter of what Secretary of Statesaid the administration was willing to spend to respond to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
"While I welcome the President's efforts to cut wasteful government spending, we must ensure that cuts don't result in higher costs to taxpayers down the road," said Rep. Michael McCaul, specifically referencing efforts to"support vital global health and food security programs."
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