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'He's a danger': Sen. King denounces RFK Jr. nomination

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Has received Senate support for his nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services, despite opposition from numerous medical professionals, including over 15,000 physicians who called for his rejection.
Senator Angus King of Maine criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr., calling him a danger and unqualified for the Secretary of Health and Human Services position during a Senate floor speech.
Senator Susan Collins supported Kennedy's nomination, claiming he pledged to support research for a Lyme disease vaccine and reexamine funding cuts.
A Senate vote confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. With a 52-48 majority, where King voted against him, citing concerns over his anti-vaccine stance.

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Bangor Daily News

Angus King blasts RFK Jr. as a ‘danger’ in floor speech

The independent Maine senator lambasted Kennedy as "anti-qualified" to lead the nation's health agencies.

10 days ago·Bangor, United States

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mainepublic.org

Sen. Collins votes to support RFK Jr. while Sen. King calls the nominee a 'danger' to public health

Maine's two senators have voted opposite of one another on more than a half-dozen of President Trump's Cabinet picks. The latest, vaccine-skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will now lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

10 days ago

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WGME

'He's a danger': Sen. King denounces RFK Jr. nomination

Given his controversial views on abortion and vaccines, Kennedy was expecting a bumpy path to confirmation.

10 days ago

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Quorum Call

Angus King calls RFK Jr. 'a danger.' Susan Collins votes yes. – The Portland Press Herald

Maine's two senators took starkly different positions on the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who narrowly won Senate approval Thursday to lead … Full story here. More Sen. King News Published by www.pressherald.com The post Angus King calls RFK Jr. 'a danger.' Susan Collins votes yes. – The Portland Press Herald appeared first on Quorum Call.

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