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Ars Technicapolitics3 hrs agoupdated
RFK Jr. Testifies on Vaccines, Budget Cuts, and Health Policies in Congressional Hearings
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a proposed 12% budget cut and addressed vaccine policies during back-to-back congressional hearings. He acknowledged the measles vaccine's safety for most people while facing questions on past comments and other i…
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Trump Nominates Coast Guard Rear Admiral Erica Schwartz as CDC Director
President Trump announced the nomination of Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general, as director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The announcement came alongside other health appointments and a statement on a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Ad…