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Senate advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to lead HHS, teeing up final vote
The Senate voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, teeing up a final vote on his confirmation.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
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 - Feb. 12 -
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 - 6d -
Senate Confirms RFK Jr., a Prominent Vaccine Skeptic, as Health Secretary
The vote capped a remarkable rise for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was confirmed by a Republican Senate in a chamber where his father and uncles once served as Democrats.The New York Times - 5d -
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 - 6d -
Trump joins RFK Jr.'s swearing in after his narrow Senate confirmation to lead HHS
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 - 5d -
How RFK Jr. achieved his HHS confirmation after vaccine controversy
The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services on Thursday. He faced questions over his past remarks on the efficacy of vaccines during his confirmation ...CBS News - 5d -
RFK Jr. poised to become HHS secretary after clearing key hurdle
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to become the next secretary of Health and Human Services after his nomination cleared a key hurdle on Capitol Hill. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.NBC News - 6d -
As HHS secretary, DOGE and Trump may pose biggest hurdles for RFK Jr.
Now that he’s got the job, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may struggle to navigate his new position as secretary of Health and Human Services as the agency contends with potential job cuts.NBC News - 6d -
Senate to vote on vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to become nation's health secretary
The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on the confirmation of Robert FABC News - 6d
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