Senate committee advances Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nomination to be health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has cleared his first hurdle to become the nation’s top health official as the Senate finance committee voted to advance his nomination for a floor vote.
GOP Senator threatens to shut down Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing
Two protesters erupted in the Senate on Wednesday morning as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions about his qualifications to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The first came just as Kennedy was reading his opening statement,
4 takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confronted with a number of his baseless claims and a vexing abortion issue. But Republican senators treaded lightly.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Grilled on Vaccines and Insurance in Contentious Hearing
RFK Jr. claimed he is not “anti-vaccine” and appeared unfamiliar with key aspects of healthcare insurance programs in his confirmation hearing.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Clears Senate Committee On Path To Become Next Secretary Of Health And Human Services
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s path to become the next secretary of health and human services improved considerably today, as his nomination cleared a key Senate committee and he won the support of a Republican holdout on another.
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Kennedy, vying for head of HHS, is an extremist who has said cattle ranchers are a bigger threat to America than Osama bin Laden.
Robert F Kennedy Jr's nomination to lead Health Dept approved by Senate Finance Committee
Robert F Kennedy Jr's nomination to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services was approved by the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday by 14-13, the US Senate Finance Committee stated. The nomination will now advance to the Senate floor,
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable. And farmers across the Midwest are nervous over his talk of banning corn syrup and pesticides from America’s food supply.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS secretary nomination moves to full Senate after committee vote
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cleared a crucial hurdle for confirmation as Health and Human Services secretary. Here's what happens next in the Senate
RFK Jr. clears Senate panel after GOP holdout sides with HHS nominee
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cleared a crucial Senate hurdle on Tuesday after the chamber’s Finance Committee advanced along party lines his nomination to be health and human services secretary. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA),
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing to be health secretary: Five things to look for
The health committee chairman, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., also has expressed concerns about Kennedy's anti-vaccine work. A physician, Cassidy said earlier this month he “had a frank conversation” and “spoke about vaccines at length” with Kennedy. On Tuesday, Cassidy told reporters that he is still unsure if he is backing Trump’s nominee.
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The Republican trio who could help sink RFK Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr ... services secretary. Kennedy, tapped by President Donald Trump to run the giant health agency, struggled to ease concerns held by on-the-fence GOP senators who ...
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The takeaways after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators during his confirmation hearings to potentially lead the Department of Health and Human Services. GOP Sen. Susan ...
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Louisiana vaccine advocate discouraged by senator's RFK Jr. confirmation
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jennifer Herricks, the founder of Louisiana Families for Vaccines, a group that organized a letter asking Sen. Bill Cassidy to denounce RFK Jr.'s HHS nomination.