“5 Key Takeaways From RFK Jr.’s First Senate Confirmation Hearing”
Kennedy’s confirmation vote in the Senate is sure to be a close one. If even just a few Republicans don’t support Kennedy, the bid could result in failure.
Summary: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee was marked by tense exchanges as lawmakers scrutinized his nomination to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a position with oversight over a $1.7 trillion budget. Kennedy, known for promoting controversial and debunked views on vaccines and public health, faced tough questioning. Despite this, he denied being “anti-vaccine,” seeking to distance himself from that label. If confirmed, he would gain significant influence over policies affecting health, food, and drug regulations in the U.S.
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Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder writes about space, science and the environment for U.S. News & World Report. She joined the company in 2019 after previously reporting on natural resources, chemicals and Congress for E&E News in Washington, D.C. Over her nearly three years at the publication, her reporting took her to the marshes of the Chesapeake Bay and the Florida Everglades. The National Press Foundation selected her for an in-depth training on oceans and fisheries in Florida in 2018. She graduated from Washington and Lee University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She minored in environmental studies and wrote her capstone on Apalachicola Bay’s disappearing oyster populations. Follow her on Twitter, connect with her on LinkedIn or email her at csmith-schoenwalder@usnews.com.
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