12/20/2017

Groups Criticize “Banned Words” in Federal Budget Documents

This action has led to a major outcry in the science and medical worlds

A report last week that suggested that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) received a list of “banned words” for official budgetary documents led to a major outcry in the science and medical worlds over the weekend—particularly from the association space.

Federal officials have since tried to downplay these claims, calling them a “mis-characterization” of what was taking place.

“HHS will continue to use the best scientific evidence available to improve the health of all Americans,” the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said in a statement to ABC News. “HHS also strongly encourages the use of outcome and evidence data in program evaluations and budget decisions.”

Please click here to read the complete article from Associations Now.