Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Senate Confirmation Hearing to be Secretary of HHS Day 2
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| Duration: | 02:57:18 |
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| Uploaded On: | 5 days ago [Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:50 UTC] |
| Transcribed On: | 5 days ago [Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:57 UTC] |
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| Language: | English (US) |
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| Speakers: | Bill Cassidy - 68.38%Senator Robert F. Kennedy Jr - 31.62%Nominie for HHS |
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions held a hearing to consider the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. During the hearing, there was extensive discussion and debate around Kennedy's past statements and views on vaccines, with senators pressing him to unequivocally state that vaccines do not cause autism. Kennedy said he would support the CDC vaccine schedule and promised to use science-driven, evidence-based decision making. Senators raised concerns about Kennedy's influence in potentially undermining public trust in vaccines, while Kennedy emphasized his commitment to fighting chronic disease and restoring integrity to federal health agencies. The hearing touched on a range of HHS priorities including drug pricing, health disparities, and the role of the federal government in promoting healthy lifestyles.