A new coalition of more than 700 public health professionals, scientists and activists signed an open letter to oppose Senate confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, saying his “fringe” views and inexperience would put the country at serious risk from severe infectious diseases. 



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Public health experts, scientists warn senators on confirming RFK Jr

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A new coalition of more than 700 public health professionals, scientists and activists signed an open letter to oppose Senate confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, saying his “fringe” views and inexperience would put the country at serious risk from severe infectious diseases.

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“He has little to no relevant administrative, policy or health experience or expertise,” a group wrote in a public letter to senators.

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More Than 700 In Public Health Call On Senate To Reject RFK Jr.’s ‘Fringe,’ ‘Dangerous’ Views

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views on vaccines and abortion rights are raising alarms across the political spectrum, as he's one of the more controversial picks for the president-elect's Cabinet.

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RFK Jr. faces a complicated confirmation with some opposition on both sides of the aisle

A new national coalition of health professionals and scientists, mobilizing to oppose Senate confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be the United States’ next health secretary, released a public letter Monday warning that his “unfounded, fringe beliefs could significantly undermine public health practices across the country and around the world.”

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If Democratic senators think leaving the door ajar for RFK Jr. will get them points for bipartisanship, I recommend they find those opportunities elsewhere.

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A coalition of hundreds of scientists and medical professionals urged the Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, saying his “fringe beliefs” could be dangerous to the U.S. and the rest of the world. 
The letter, released Monday by a group calling itself “Defend Public Health,” includes more than 700 signatories from many universities, including public health schools at Yale and Ha…

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The former Democrat has faced surprisingly little opposition from Republicans and advocates concerned about his beliefs. - John McCormack - Start a free trial today for full access.

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RFK Jr.’s Confirmation May Be Bumpy—or It May Not

With controversy continuing to swirl around President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as HHS secretary,

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Docs Organize Against, and for, RFK Jr.’s Nomination to Run HHS

***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 11:30 AM ET*** If RFK Jr. is Appointed to Lead HHS, Mainers’ Health and Well-Being Will Be on the Line AUGUSTA, MAINE – Today, Tuesday,...

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Public health experts, scientists warn senators on confirming RFK Jr

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