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RFK Jr. pledged transparency, but some info remains hidden

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  • Mike Stobbe

  • February 12, 2026

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    Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised transparency but has faced criticism for withholding key health information.

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    Federal health data collection has been disrupted due to layoffs and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

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    The CDC delayed its annual abortion surveillance report, attributing it to funding cuts and staff reductions.

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    The Trump administration curtailed overdose tracking efforts, including the shutdown of the Drug Abuse Warning Network.

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    Changes in federal health policies have led to the removal of critical data on LGBTQ health and smoking trends.

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RFK Jr. pledged transparency, but some info remains hidden

  • by Mike Stobbe

  • February 12, 2026

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