NIH Vigil 5-16-26
This Week’s Updates and Discussion
The Good
Gold Standard Truth: fact checking Jay Bhattacharya.
States step up for research. Connecticut announced the release of $35M in state funds to offset federal funding cuts
US Senate align with federal workers for government shutdown pay loss
The Bad
Hantavirus outbreak exposes the cost of dismantling public health infrastructure
Evidence is optional: RFK Jr targets antidepressants, supports teen tanning beds
The Ugly
50+ additional NIH staff laid off yesterday
Hundreds of HHS employees reclassified to ‘at-will’
Calls to Action
Impeach Vought campaign has 1,750+ signatures!
Take the Federal Employee Exit Survey (May 29)
Submit comments on NIH’s strategic plan (May 26)
Upcoming Events
5/21 - PSC’s FedHealth Conference, Rockville MD (also virtual). Free for full-time federal workers.
6/9-10 - PHA Policy Action Institute, Arlington VA (also virtual)
