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What happened at the RFK Jr. Senate hearing?

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RFK Jr. faced bipartisan criticism at a Senate hearing over his vaccine policies, including funding cuts for mRNA research, changes to vaccine guidelines, and firing top CDC officials. Lawmakers and health experts questioned his actions' impact on vaccine access and public health, with calls for his resignation and protests outside Congress.

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Senators grill RFK Jr. on vaccine policy in combative hearing

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  • Senators criticized Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., for his vaccine policies as Secretary of Health. 4s
  • Over 1,000 health workers signed a letter urging Kennedy to resign. 33s
  • Kennedy reduced funding for vaccine research and relaxed vaccine regulations. 40s
  • The head of the CDC was dismissed after refusing to endorse new vaccine guidelines. 53s
  • Florida announced plans to abolish all vaccine requirements following Kennedy's directives. 1m 51s
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Senators grill RFK Jr. on vaccine policy in combative hearing
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France 24
3 hours ago
Senators grill RFK Jr. on vaccine policy in combative hearing

RFK Jr. was sharply criticized for slashing vaccine research funding, relaxing regulations, and firing senior health officials, prompting calls for his resignation and protests.

How lawmakers from both parties challenged RFK Jr. on vaccines
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CBS America
18 hours ago
How lawmakers from both parties challenged RFK Jr. on vaccines

Lawmakers from both parties questioned Kennedy about vaccine policy changes, especially COVID-19 vaccine access, and the firing of the CDC director.

Health Secretary RFK Jr on blocking access to vaccines
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Fox News
19 hours ago
Health Secretary RFK Jr on blocking access to vaccines

Kennedy faced accusations of blocking vaccine access, defended his health agenda, and addressed concerns over funding cuts and revised vaccine guidance.

RFK Jr. faces intense questioning from Senate committee
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CNBC
1 day ago
RFK Jr. faces intense questioning from Senate committee

Kennedy defended replacing the CDC vaccine advisory committee and was pressed about vaccine accessibility and the circumstances of the CDC director's firing.

RFK Jr. testifies before Senate Finance Committee on 2026 health agenda
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CNBC
1 day ago
RFK Jr. testifies before Senate Finance Committee on 2026 health agenda

Kennedy discussed chronic disease, CDC shortcomings, and justified firing the CDC director after only 29 days in the role.

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