4 takeaways from RFK Jr.’s dual congressional hearings
Politics,HHS,Robert F Kennedy Jr,Trump Administration,Public Health,Congress,Vaccines,Food
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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified during back-to-back hearings in the House and Senate on Wednesday for the first time since his confirmation.
Kennedy faced questions on vaccines, canceled medical research and his drastic overhaul of the federal health agency during the hearings about President Trump’s budget request, which could lead to even greater cuts.
Here are some key takeaways:
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