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The Latest Breaking News from the Senate Finance Committee

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 · Mar 13, 2025

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 · Mar 13, 2025

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.

Roll Call · Feb 26, 2025

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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

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

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 · Feb 12, 2025

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 · Feb 5, 2025

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 · Feb 4, 2025

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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...

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.

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.

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.

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 · Jan 30, 2025

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.

Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

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Roll Call · Jan 29, 2025

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.

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...

Salon · Sep 25, 2024

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

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.

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International Business Times · Jul 10, 2024

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.

Roll Call · Jun 17, 2024

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 · Feb 13, 2024

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.

Roll Call · Jan 31, 2024

‘Site-neutral’ hospital policy muddles health package progress - Roll Call

Proposals to restrict hospital billing rates in outpatient clinics divides lawmakers, with concerns about rural hospitals stalling progress.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 28, 2023

With second special session underway, Texas lawmakers offer opening property tax-cut proposals

A stalemate among Texas’ top Republicans has dragged on for months. Tax-cut proponents in the House and Senate made their first pitches to end the impasse Wednesday.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

IRS ‘whistleblower’ who claimed Hunter Biden case was mishandled won’t cooperate with Senate probe

EXCLUSIVE: Whistleblower has cut off communication with the Senate Finance Committee even as he prepares to testify before a GOP-led House panel, writes Andrew Feinberg

Salon · May 10, 2023

Thomas' pal obstructing Senate probe

"Mr. Crow is relying on the same baseless arguments that failed Donald Trump," Sen. Ron Wyden said

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