Robert F Kennedy Jr confirmed as US health secretary despite concerns over anti-vaccine views – live
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. narrowly confirmed by Senate as Trump's health secretary
RFK Jr.'s confirmation comes after months of controversy and debate, largely focused on his past comments casting doubt on the safety of vaccines.ABC News - 12m -
RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary
The GOP-controlled Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine activist, to lead the country’s most powerful health care agency.NBC News - 20m -
Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health secretary; McConnell lone GOP dissenter
Longtime vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy is now the nation’s top health official, after the Senate Thursday voted almost entirely on party lines to confirm him atop a department of nearly 100,000 ...The Hill - 24m -
Senate to vote on vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to become nation's health secretary
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The recent concerns over the health of Republican Senator Mitch McConnell are reigniting debate about when it's time for lawmakers to step aside. NBC News' Ryan Nobles has more on the concerns.NBC News - 13h -
Senate voting on RFK Jr.'s confirmation as HHS secretary
RFK Jr. faced weeks of questions regarding the longtime anti-vaccine activist's ability to be confirmed to the nation's top health care post.CBS News - 1h -
RFK Jr. on track for confirmation as HHS secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears to have cinched the votes he needs to be confirmed as secretary of Health and Human Services. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.CBS News - 3h -
Murkowski backs Kennedy for HHS secretary despite 'concerns'
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced she will support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s bid to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) despite having “concerns” about his views on vaccines ...The Hill - 22h -
Senate Votes to Advance RFK Jr's Health Secretary Nomination
The Senate voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health secretary to the floor for a final vote, likely Thursday.The New York Times - 23h
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