Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to appear before senators this week as he seeks confirmation for the role of Health and Human Services Secretary. Kennedy’s nomination sparked sharp opposition from the medical community, including over 20,000 signatures from physicians concerned about his past statements on vaccines. Critics, including Nobel laureates and prominent health organizations, warn that his confirmation could undermine public health and vaccine trust. As health secretary, Kennedy would oversee critical public health agencies, biomedical research, pharmaceutical regulations, and health coverage for over 160 million Americans. The Senate hearings will take place Wednesday and Thursday.
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00:02Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is said to appear before senators this week as he seeks confirmation for
00:06the role of Health and Human Services Secretary. Kennedy's nomination has sparked sharp opposition
00:12from the medical community, including over 20,000 signatures from physicians concerned
00:17about his past statements on vaccines. Critics, including Nobel laureates in prominent health
00:23organizations, warned that his confirmation could undermine public health and trust in vaccines.
00:28As Health Secretary, Kennedy could oversee critical public health agencies, biomedical
00:33research, pharmaceutical regulation, and health coverage for over 160 million Americans.
00:39The Senate hearings will take place Wednesday and Thursday.
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