Kennedy Is Keeping His Stake in Vaccine Litigation
If confirmed as health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would oversee the Food and Drug Administration and other agencies that issue key decisions for drug companies.
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Kennedy tells senators he’s not against vaccination, despite past statements
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clashes with Democrats over vaccines
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, clashes with democratic lawmakers over past statements on whether or not vaccines are safe.NBC News - 3h -
Kennedy grilled by Senate Democrats on vaccines and abortion
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's controversial nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, attempted to recast his record as a vaccine skeptic as he faced tough questions from Senate ...NBC News - 17h -
Kennedy Was Paid Over $2 Million for Referrals Against Vaccine Makers
If confirmed as health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would oversee the Food and Drug Administration and other agencies that issue key decisions for drug companies.The New York Times - 20h -
Sen. Warren: 'Kids might die but Robert Kennedy can keep cashing in'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., questioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at his confirmation hearing and pressed him about influencing and profiting from lawsuits against vaccine makers if he served as ...NBC News - 1d -
‘You frighten people’: Sen. Whitehouse blast Kennedy’s position on vaccines
Citing Robert Kennedy, Jr.’s previous statements on vaccines and the first measles case confirmed in his state since 2013, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., told Kennedy, “you frighten people.”NBC News - 1d -
R.F.K. Jr. Would Keep Stake in HPV Vaccine Suit if Confirmed
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to be health secretary, would have oversight power over the vaccine’s maker, Merck, if confirmed.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Kennedy vows to keep vaccine suit stake if confirmed as US health chief
Nominee says he is entitled to 10% of proceeds if case against Merck’s Gardasil treatment succeedsFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Giuliani Keeps His Condo in Settlement of Defamation Case
An agreement allowed the former mayor of New York City to keep his apartments and other valuables in return for an undisclosed payment to two election workers he defamed after the 2020 vote.The New York Times - Jan. 16
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R.F.K. Jr., in His Own Words: Flu, Diabetes, Autism and More
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Is the HPV Vaccine Safe? Yes, Despite What R.F.K. Jr. Has Said.
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