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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as Health and Human Services secretary


Published on 2025-02-13 12:41:00 - MSN
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  • The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Trump administration's Health and Human Services Secretary with a vote of 52 to 48. Kennedy will oversee about 80,000 employees with agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),

The article from MSN discusses the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, known for his environmental law background and his controversial views on vaccines, was confirmed by the Senate in a narrow vote. His appointment has stirred significant debate due to his outspoken skepticism about vaccine safety and his promotion of alternative health theories, which have been criticized by many in the scientific and medical communities. Despite this, supporters argue that his outsider perspective could bring needed reform to the health sector, focusing on issues like pharmaceutical industry influence and public health policy. His confirmation marks a contentious chapter in the administration's approach to health policy, with implications for how vaccine mandates, public health emergencies, and healthcare regulations might be handled moving forward.

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