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Senators acted as stand-ins for American moms as they questioned RFK Jr. about vaccines
The 19th spoke to medical experts about what Kennedy can and can’t do around vaccines if confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
The Republican doctor who could be a hurdle to RFK Jr.'s confirmation
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy said he was "struggling" with Kennedy's nomination for health and human services secretary after repeatedly challenging his views on vaccines.
Temperatures Run High as Senators Hammer R.F.K. Jr. on Vaccines
Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician and key G.O.P. vote, joined Democrats in aggressively questioning Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s pick for health secretary. He did not say how he would vote.
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Analysis: RFK Jr. doubles down on vaccine criticism and misinformation, imperiling key votes
The exchanges show how RFK Jr. has failed to update his views on important health issues, even when presented with new science.
Fact check: Kennedy repeats false and misleading claims in confirmation hearing
In his first Senate confirmation hearing to be secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeated claims we have written about before on vaccines and chronic disease.
During Day 2 of RFK Jr. hearings, some GOP concerns
At Senate HELP committee, lawmakers grill Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his record of vaccine skepticism and thoughts on transgender care.
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Democrats worry RFK Jr. could purge ‘thousands’ of federal health employees
Trump’s nominee for Health and Human Services secretary said that NIH, FDA and CDC would be integral in his objective to prevent chronic disease.
RFK Jr. tries to convince skeptical senators that he won’t undermine vaccines
Kennedy’s bid to serve as America’s top health official may be decided by a handful of Republicans, including several senators who questioned him Thursday.
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6 Big Moments From RFK Jr.’s 2nd Day of Confirmation Hearings
Kennedy faced his second day of questioning from senators as he seeks confirmation as Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services.
The Risks of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The issue isn’t only his troubling views but whether a complex federal agency can function effectively under his leadership.
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Dear Decaturish – Speaking out against the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr
I feel a profound obligation to speak out against the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as his nomination poses an incalculable threat to the health and well-being of every Georgian and every American.
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What’s the evidence RFK Jr. profited off vaccine lawsuits? Checking Warren’s claim
Kennedy Jr. earned more than $2.4 million as a consultant referring cases to the law firm Wisner Baum, government records show. Wisner Baum is suing Merck & Co. over allegations that the pharmaceutical company failed to properly warn patients about HPV vaccine risks.