‘Rogue employee’ at HHS changed voicemail to Domino’s pizza recording
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An HHS employee changed the department's voicemail to a Domino's Pizza recording, blocking complaint calls about federal animal testing.
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An HHS employee changed the department's voicemail greeting to a Domino's Pizza recording, redirecting callers who were trying to lodge complaints about federal animal testing. The White Coat Waste Project, a nonprofit focused on government spending waste, discovered the prank when attempting to contact the agency earlier this week. The incident highlights how a single staffer can disrupt official government communications and obstruct public access to federal agencies. HHS characterized the employee as "rogue," suggesting the action was unauthorized and contrary to departmental policy. The agency has since corrected the voicemail message.
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HHS characterized the employee as 'rogue' and corrected the voicemail message.
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