Democratic senators say they have 'grave concerns' over RFK Jr.'s potential financial conflicts
Two Democratic senators on the committee that will get to decide whether to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination say his recent financial disclosure filing gave them “grave concern” about whether he should become the next health and human services secretary.
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Democratic senators say they have 'grave concerns' over RFK Jr.'s potential financial conflicts
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Senators ask RFK Jr. about vaccine stance reversal
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Latest news on RFK Jr. Senate confirmation hearing
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Bernie Sanders on common ground with RFK Jr. at Senate hearing
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Warren pushes RFK Jr. on potential financial conflicts of interest as HHS secretary
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wednesday about potential conflicts of interest he could come into if confirmed as HHS secretary and asked him to make ...CBS News - 5d -
Protester interrupts RFK Jr. opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing
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RFK Jr. delivers opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing
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RFK Jr. going before Senate for confirmation hearing
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Caroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr. a ‘predator’ in letter to senators
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Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. a ‘Predator’ in Letter to Senators
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Caroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr. a "predator" in letter to senators
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin urged senators to reject his nomination as health and human services secretary.CBS News - 5d -
Caroline Kennedy tells senators RFK Jr. is a 'predator'
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RFK Jr.'s approach to toxics could unite Republicans and Democrats
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RFK Jr. to face Senate confirmation hearings tomorrow. Here's what to know.
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RFK Jr.'s financial disclosures reveal millions in both debt and income
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