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Texas bills requiring air-conditioned prisons languish despite temperatures being ruled unconstitutional

The five bills that would require complete air conditioning in state prisons haven’t had a hearing yet, and the money set for the upgrades falls short of the estimated cost.

The Texas Tribune

Senate Finance advances Oz nomination to lead CMS - Roll Call

If confirmed, Oz would be responsible for the agency that oversees health care coverage for 160 million Americans.

Roll Call

Dr. Mehmet Oz heads to the Senate with pitch to oversee America's health insurance programs

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday morning

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Dr. Oz ‘significantly underpaid’ his taxes, Democrats say as they prepare to grill him in confirmation hearing

The TV doctor has been nominated by Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

The Independent UK

Oz's ties to insurers may loom over his CMS confirmation hearing - Roll Call

Mehmet Oz will likely face questions during his confirmation hearing about his past support of expanding the Medicare Advantage program.

Roll Call

Senate confirms Greer to be the US trade representative - Roll Call

The Senate confirmed Jamieson Greer to be U.S. trade representative, a post that will initially require him to examine case-by-case tariffs.

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Senate confirms anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr as nation’s top health official

Kennedy — who’s repeatedly promoted conspiracies and the debunked link between vaccines and autism — will now lead a sprawling federal bureaucracy that manages public health, research, health guidance, and vaccinations

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Senate Finance advances Greer to be US trade representative - Roll Call

Jamieson Greer, the nominee to become U.S. trade representative, received the backing of the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday.

Roll Call

After teasing border security rollback, Texas plunges in deeper

Texas’ border spending exploded after Joe Biden’s election, then state leaders signaled a new willingness to reduce it when Trump won. That didn’t last long.

The Texas Tribune

RFK Jr. Clears A Key Hurdle To Head Up HHS. Why His Nomination Is A Biotech Black Box.

RFK Jr. cleared a key hurdle Tuesday after the Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines to send his nomination to the full chamber.

Investors Business Daily

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

Kennedy has repeatedly promoted the debunked link between vaccines and autism. But the Finance Committee’s vote means the nomination will go to a full floor vote.

The Independent UK

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'S Nomination Approved By Senate Finance Committee

Senate Finance Committee advances Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination despite initial concerns. GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy supports after discussions on shared p...

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Sen. Sanders Expresses Concerns Over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'S Nomination

Sen. Sanders and Sen. Cassidy express concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination due to vaccine skepticism.

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Senate Finance Committee To Vote On Robert F Kennedy Jr.

Senate Finance Committee to vote on Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS Secretary, with concerns about his anti-vaccine history.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. To Divest From HPV Vaccine Litigation

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to divest from HPV vaccine litigation interest amid Senate concerns over potential conflicts of interest.

Al Jazeera

Fact check: RFK Jr’s statements during Senate confirmation hearing

Kennedy Jr denied and downplayed past controversial comments during his hearing for HHS secretary.

Al Jazeera

Key Trump updates you need to know: RFK, Patel, and Gabbard face hearings

Here’s what we know about the Guantanamo Bay announcement, upcoming hearings and other key developments.

The Independent UK

What it’s like watching RFK Jr.’s hearing with his biggest fans as an autistic person

Analysis: Robert F. Kennedy has earned a strong cult following. Eric Garcia spent Kennedy’s confirmation hearing with his faithful flock

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Democrats grill Kennedy on vaccines, abortion in Senate hearing - Roll Call

Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his views on vaccines and abortion in a testy hearing before a Senate panel.

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Senate Finance Committee Votes On Confirmation Of Treasury Secretary Nominee

The Senate Finance Committee is voting on Scott Bessent's confirmation as Treasury secretary. Bessent's financial expertise and views on fiscal responsibil...

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Kushner's Saudi ties under scrutiny

Sen. Ron Wyden, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, said Kushner's investment firm may pose a security risk

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Justice Clarence Thomas Faces Scrutiny Over Undisclosed Travel

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas faces scrutiny for undisclosed luxury travel on a GOP donor's private jet, raising ethics concerns.

International Business Times

Dems Seek DOJ Probe Against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Over Travel, Gifts

The senators urged the special counsel to find whether Justice Thomas failed to report as income more than $267,000 he received in a forgiven loan in 2008.

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Wyden wants more Medicaid funding to keep obstetric units open - Roll Call

The Senate Finance Committee chair wants to give rural hospitals more federal dollars to keep their maternity wards open.

WEKU

Hospitals are fighting a Medicare payment fix that would save tax dollars

Medicare pays hospitals about double what it pays other providers for the same services. The hospital lobby is fighting hard to make sure a switch to "site-neutral payments" doesn't become law.

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