department of health and human services

Thousands More Migrant Kids Separated Than Reported

Thousands more children were separated from their families than originally reported.
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Family Separation Officials Can’t Answer What Went Wrong

Only one of the five officials testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee was able to answer a question from Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) about the family separation crisis at the border: what went wrong?
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Health Department Official Shares Post Saying Forefathers Would Have 'Hung' Obama

Ximena Barreto has been placed on leave as the agency examines her shocking posts that also targeted Hillary Clinton.
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Tom Price's Private Jet Scandal Is Even Worse Than You Think

More details emerged about the health secretary's costly trips one day after the White House distanced itself from the controversy.
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Steven Mnuchin Reportedly Under Investigation For Costly Travel Expenses

ABC says the Treasury secretary took one flight from New York to D.C. that cost taxpayers $25,000. And he's not the only high-flyer in the Cabinet.
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Officials Warn Flint Residents That Some Areas Have Higher Lead Levels Than Filters Can Handle

Tests began in the last week in December, and 26 sites out of about 4,000 showed the higher levels.
By Mike Householder and Jeff Karoub, AP

States Trying To Defund Planned Parenthood May Be Breaking Federal Law

Federal law requires state Medicaid programs to cover family-planning services and supplies for anyone of child-bearing age.
By Megan Cassella, Reuters