Senate Republicans express concerns over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s stance on vaccine safety as his nomination for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services faces scrutiny. During a second confirmation hearing, Senator Bill Cassidy highlighted differences in research approaches with Kennedy but agreed on the importance of safe and effective vaccines. Kennedy repeated controversial claims linking vaccines to autism, despite peer-reviewed studies refuting them.
Senator Bernie Sanders emphasized the need to challenge insurance and drug companies to improve health outcomes, while Senator Lisa Murkowski raised concerns about Kennedy’s views on vaccine safety and proposed increased federal spending for Native American health. Senator Susan Collins pressed Kennedy on focusing on both infectious and chronic diseases, and Senator Maggie Hassan challenged him on perpetuating doubt around settled science on autism and vaccines.
As Kennedy’s confirmation remains uncertain, senators question his ability to instill confidence in public health programs if appointed. The hearings underscore the importance of science-based decision-making and collaboration to address pressing health challenges facing the nation.
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