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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RFK Jr. Says He Won’t Keep Financial Stake in HPV Vaccine Lawsuits
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It's 'clear' that RFK Jr. would be a 'rubber stamp' on Trump's policy decisions: Democratic senator
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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 -
RFK Jr. going before Senate for confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face questions from senators Wednesday during a confirmation hearing to become secretary of Health and Human Services. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin ...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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