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Senate panel advances RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary on party-line vote

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Has advanced his nomination for Health and Human Services Secretary after a Senate panel voted to push it to the full chamber.
The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 along party lines to confirm Kennedy after a contentious hearing about his anti-vaccine stance.
Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican, provided a key vote despite previously expressing concerns about Kennedy's views on vaccines.
Senate Democrats are expected to oppose Kennedy's nomination for Health Secretary.

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Truthout

RFK Jr. Nomination Advances on Same Day Trump Pushes Anti-Vax Talking Points

The Senate Finance Committee narrowly advanced Kennedy’s nomination to the full Senate by a 14-13 vote on Tuesday.

1 month ago·Sacramento, United States

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LewRockwell.com

The Lynching of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. - LewRockwell

I know much of the alt media is suspicious of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. But then they are suspicious about literally everyone in the public eye. I get accused of having blinders on when talking about the Kennedys. I admit to being a lifelong fanboy. But no one can deny that they are treated differently from any other elite family. As Joe Kennedy, Sr. found out, accumulating great wealth doesn’t necessarily earn you a key to the executive washroom. …

1 month ago

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WION

US: Senate committee advances RFK JR and Tulsi Gabbard's nominations

The US Senate panels have advanced the nominations of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard despite controversy surrounding their appointments. Kennedy Jr. is President Trump's pick for Health Secretary, while Gabbard has been nominated to lead National Intelligence. Their nominations will now go forward before the full Senate for confirmation. Watch in for more details!

1 month ago·Noida, India

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Lohud

RFK Jr. scores enough votes to advance in bid to lead U.S. health department. What's next?

If confirmed, RFK Jr. will lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

1 month ago·New York, United States

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Los Alamos Daily Post

Luján Statement On Voting Against RFK Jr. To Serve As Nation’s Top Health Official

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján SENATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, issued the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services: “Despite Mr. Kennedy’s troubling track record of peddling misinformation and conspiracy theories, Senate Republicans have chosen to advance his nomination…

1 month ago

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readingeagle

Letter: Kennedy’s positions are deeply troubling

I have deep concerns about the dangers posed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s candidacy and public influence. While his last name may carry a legacy, his positions on critical issues — particularly public health and science — are deeply troubling and potentially harmful to the public. Kennedy has been a leading voice in the anti-vaccine movement, spreading misinformation that undermines trust in proven medical science. His rhetoric not only contradict…

1 month ago·United States

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