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RFK Jr. to run our nation’s top health agency? Eh, it could be worse (JEFF EDELSTEIN COLUMN)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Appeared before the Senate HELP Committee for questioning on his views regarding vaccines, abortion, and chronic illnesses as part of his nomination process to lead the Health and Human Services Department.
HELP Chair Bill Cassidy engaged RFK Jr. In discussions about Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, but has not revealed his voting intentions on the nomination.
Ranking member Bernie Sanders debated RFK Jr. On abortion and drug costs, with neither senator announcing support for the nomination yet.
RFK Jr. Promised to maintain vaccine access and support global health programs while discussing health care issues, but lacked specific policy plans for chronic illnesses.

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MSNBC

At confirmation hearing, RFK Jr. trips over his ignorance

RFK Jr. appeared to be out of his depth in response to questions that really shouldn’t have been especially challenging.

1 month ago·United States

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News & Record

RFK's views mostly unpopular

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate Republicans. But a new poll finds that not all of his controversial health goals are unpopular — in fact, at least…

1 month ago·Cherokee County, United States

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STAT

RFK Jr., Trump’s HHS pick, interrogated on vaccine views at second confirmation hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears before his second congressional committee as President Trump’s pick to lead Health and Human Services.

1 month ago·Boston, United States

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thepatriotlight.com

ThePatriotLight - RFK Jr. Wipes the Floor With Senate Democrats During Confirmation Hearing – PJ Media

ThePatriotLight - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was on Capitol Hill Wednesday for his first confirmation hearing to be the next Health and Human Services secretary. As expected, his nomination was one of the more controversial ones Trump made, and Democrats are terrified of the idea of Kennedy leading the agency. While Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) questioned him, Kennedy explained that “President Trump has asked me to end the chronic disease ep…

1 month ago

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Star Advertiser

Letter: Schatz’s objection to RFK Jr. is unfounded | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

It is not surprising that U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz is calling upon the Senate to refuse confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the lead overseer of our nation’s health. What the senator fails to take into consideration, however, is that President Donald Trump campaigned on the promise of removing diversity, equity and inclusion considerations in the hiring process. So, in order to prove he always means what he says, tells it like it is and is a leade…

1 month ago·Honolulu, United States

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Fox News

MAHA supporter says 'American health is at stake' unless RFK Jr. can bring 'radical transparency' to system

A health company CEO explained why she and other mothers nationwide have rallied behind Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the "MAHA" (Make America Healthy Again) movement, telling Fox News Wednesday that the former presidential candidate's promise of "radical transparency" in the health system is the key selling point to his supporters.RFK JR. LIKELY TO BE CONFIRMED AS HEALTH SECRETARY, DR. SIEGEL SAYS"When you have rates of obesity at 74% of adults an…

1 month ago·New York, United States

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