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RFK Jr. confirmation: Key Republicans cast doubt on second day of hearings

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for Health Secretary is uncertain due to skepticism about childhood vaccinations, as raised by Republicans and Democrats during hearings.
Senator Bill Cassidy expressed he is 'struggling' with Kennedy's nomination and questioned his stance on vaccines causing diseases like autism.
Kennedy, who claims to support vaccinations, faced scrutiny over his financial ties to vaccine lawsuits during the hearings.
The Senate Finance Committee will decide on Kennedy's nomination, which requires support from both parties to advance.

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MedPage Today

Key Republican Senator Raises Doubts Over RFK Jr.'s Fitness for HHS Job

(MedPage Today) -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS secretary may be in jeopardy after Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.), said he was "struggling" with Kennedy's decades-long history of anti-vaccine advocacy during a confirmation hearing...

1 month ago·New York, United States

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The Highwire

RFK JR. TESTIFIES AT SECOND SENATE CONFIRMATION HEARING - The HighWire

Watch as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies in his second confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services.

1 month ago

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Roll Call

During Day 2 of RFK Jr. hearings, some GOP concerns

A key Republican senator Thursday said he was struggling with whether to support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to be head of the Health and Human Services Department, reflecting some of the widespread concerns lawmakers have as they approach Kennedy’s confirmation vote. During a fiery and sometimes emotional Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on Kennedy’s nomination, Chairman Bill Cassidy, R-La., a physician, pre…

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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STAT

RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearings, MASH drugs, and a controversial obesity ad

This week STAT reporters discuss the Senate hearings, drugs for severe liver disease, and a Super Bowl ad for obesity drugs.

1 month ago·Boston, United States

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The Daily Signal

6 Big Moments From RFK Jr.’s 2nd Day of Confirmation Hearings

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced his second day of questioning from senators Thursday as he seeks confirmation as President Donald Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy testified before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions just one day after completing a lengthy hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. He explained—and defended—his position on a wide range of health-related issues during the hearing. T…

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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PBS NewsHour

Republican senators express doubts about RFK Jr. in latest confirmation hearing

In a make-or-break hearing, Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went before a second committee and it revealed Republican doubts about him. Lisa Desjardins reports on where lawmakers' support stands.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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