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RFK Jr.’s Family Renews Calls for Resignation Amid Health Policy Controversy

RFK Jr.’s Family Renews Calls for Resignation Amid Health Policy Controversy

RFK Jr.’s Family Renews Calls for Resignation Amid Health Policy Controversy WASHINGTON – Prominent members of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s family have publicly urged him to step down from his role as Health Secretary, following a contentious congressional hearing this past week. The Trump Cabinet official faced bipartisan scrutiny regarding his leadership of federal health agencies, sparking renewed calls for his resignation. Kennedy’s sister, Kerry Kennedy, and his nephew, Joseph P. Kennedy III, issued strong statements Friday, demanding his immediate…

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Sanders Demands RFK Jr.’s Resignation Amid CDC Leadership Crisis

Sanders Demands RFK Jr.’s Resignation Amid CDC Leadership Crisis

Sanders Demands RFK Jr.’s Resignation Amid CDC Leadership Crisis Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has intensified pressure on Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., demanding his resignation following a tumultuous week at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that saw the agency director ousted and several top officials depart. In a scathing op-ed published Saturday morning, Sanders, the ranking member on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, accused Secretary Kennedy of a…

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Trump Appoints Non-Medical Expert Jim O’Neill to Lead CDC Amidst Turmoil

Trump Appoints Non-Medical Expert Jim O’Neill to Lead CDC Amidst Turmoil

Trump Appoints Non-Medical Expert Jim O’Neill to Lead CDC Amidst Turmoil President Donald Trump has controversially appointed Jim O’Neill, a former investor with no medical training and close ties to tech billionaire Peter Thiel, as the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This high-stakes decision follows a tumultuous period for the agency, marked by the recent ouster of its previous director and ongoing efforts by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reshape national health…

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RFK Jr.’s ACIP Overhaul: A Controversial New Vaccine Advisory Panel

RFK Jr.’s ACIP Overhaul: A Controversial New Vaccine Advisory Panel

RFK Jr.’s ACIP Overhaul: A Controversial New Vaccine Advisory Panel Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has replaced the entire Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) with eight new members, sparking significant controversy within the public health community. The new appointees, including several prominent COVID-19 pandemic critics, are characterized by their skepticism towards existing vaccine policies and mRNA technology. Notable members include Dr. Robert Malone, known for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines, and Dr. Retsef Levi,…

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HHS Secretary Kennedy’s ACIP Purge: Implications for Vaccine Policy and Public Health

HHS Secretary Kennedy’s ACIP Purge: Implications for Vaccine Policy and Public Health

HHS Secretary Kennedy’s ACIP Purge: Implications for Vaccine Policy and Public Health HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced the removal of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the body advising the CDC on vaccine scheduling and coverage. This unprecedented move raises significant concerns within the scientific community. Kennedy, a known vaccine skeptic, claims the current ACIP members prioritize industry profits over public health, despite existing conflict-of-interest disclosures and evidence-based decision-making processes within the…

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