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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eric Garcia

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination passes crucial vote despite Democrats' 'grave concerns‘

The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial nomination to be secretary of Health and Human Services to the full Senate.

The committee voted 14-13, along party lines, to confirm Kennedy after two hearings that at times turned contentious as many senators asked Kennedy about his record promoting the discredited link between vaccines and autism.

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