You may be understandably concerned about recent media reports alleging that CDC is banned from using certain words in budget documents. I want to assure you that CDC remains committed to our public health mission as a science- and evidence-based institution.
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As part of our commitment to provide for the common defense of the country against health threats, science is and will remain the foundation of our work.
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CDC has a long-standing history of making public health and budget decisions that are based on the best available science and data and for the benefit of all people—and we will continue to do so.
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HHS statement addressing media reports: "The assertion that HHS has 'banned words' is a complete mischaracterization of discussions regarding the budget formulation process. HHS will continue to use the best scientific evidence available to improve the health of all Americans."
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HHS statement addressing media reports, continued: "HHS also strongly encourages the use of outcome and evidence data in program evaluations and budget decisions.”
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Prove it. Say the words.
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I’ll actually believe it if you tweet using any of those words to prove they’re not banned. I’d like your tweet assertion to be evidence-based is what I’m saying.
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Just not totally honestly, in the documents where the agency asks for money. Look, I understand - you can't make the people holding the purse strings mad, but it's just not a good look and the timing has created a hostile work environment.
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The news coming out about the censorship is appalling. All Public Health employees should be outraged and demand answers.
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His gov't is growing and is much like Hitler's steps to power. No camps, yet. We MUST REMEMBER the words of survivors and take them seriously.
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