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Democrats and Republicans sharply questioned Kennedy for actions taken by HHS.

Susan Monarez, MD, wrote in an editorial that she was fired as CDC director for refusing requests made by Kennedy.

Senators from both parties grilled HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. this week on changes to vaccines recommendations, the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel and HHS priorities, including funding for rural hospitals.

Kennedy was confirmed in February to lead the department despite concerns raised by Democrats and Republicans about his history of pushing scientifically disproven claims about vaccines.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was grilled by senators from both parties about his first 6 months on the job during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Thursday. Image: senat

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