Federal Pediatric Funding Dispute Intensifies
Cuts were due to AAP's vaccine and gender-affirming care criticism.
Grants funded newborn screenings and safe sleep campaigns.
AAP needs to terminate programs and layoff staff without funding.
Skye Perryman accused HHS of using funding politically.
Tensions over federal pediatric policy with Kennedy Jr.'s influence.
AAP emphasizes federal partnership for children's health.
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