NIH Vigil 5-23-26
This Week’s Updates and Discussion
The Good
27 UNIHTED's Probationary Project publishes results.
Senators pressed NIH Director over the slow pace of grant funding and NIAID leadership losses amidst two active viral outbreaks.
HHS backs down on one pathway to weaken vaccine advisory panel.
The Bad
RFK Jr. fires heads of key preventive health panel.
Pandemic preparedness in freefall. With NIAID leadership gutted, NIH's infectious disease research network dismantled, and cuts to U.S. funding for foreign aid, the country is dangerously unprepared.
White House orders its app installed on all federal employees' phones.
The Ugly
Federal workers less engaged, more burnt out, and job hunting. New Gallup study.
FEMA unprepared as hurricane season begins.
New immigration restriction further diminishes US attractiveness to foreign talent.
Calls to Action
Impeach Vought campaign has 1,776+ signatures!
Take the Federal Employee Exit Survey (May 29)
Submit comments on NIH’s strategic plan (May 26)
Upcoming Events
5/30 and 6/13 - Free DC’s advanced training on non-cooperation theory and practice. Campaign orientation is a required prerequisite.
6/9-10 - PHA Policy Action Institute, Arlington VA (also virtual)
