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Senate committee advances RFK nomination to be health secretary

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When will RFK Jr. have the full Senate vote? Here's what to know for his confirmation hearing.

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New York Times
RFK Jr.’s Nomination Faces Critical Vote by Senate Finance Committee (opens New York Times)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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The Senate Finance Committee is voting Tuesday on whether to move Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination forward. All eyes are on Senator Bill Cassidy, a G.O.P. doctor uneasy with Mr. Kennedy’s vaccine views.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Senate committee advances RFK nomination to be health secretary (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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When will RFK Jr. have the full Senate vote? Here's what to know for his confirmation hearing.
The Guardian
RFK Jr clears crucial Senate panel vote to advance HHS secretary nomination (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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Republicans unanimously voted for the controversial cabinet pick; full Senate vote expected in coming days
Fox26 Houston
RFK Jr. advances to final Senate vote for HHS secretary (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, is set to find out on Tuesday if he has cleared the first hurdle to become the nation’s top health official when the Senate Finance Committee votes on his nomination.
ABC 7 Chicago
RFK Jr. faces high-stakes vote in bid to become Trump's health secretary (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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A Senate committee will vote on Tuesday on whether to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial nomination to lead the Department of Health.
WFMZ Allentown
RFK Jr. appears on track to become US health secretary as he wins key Republican senator's support (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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Vocal vaccine skeptic and activist lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears on track to become the nation’s health secretary after winning the crucial support of Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, a
STAT
RFK Jr. likely to win confirmation to top Trump health role as key GOP senator says he’ll vote yes (opens STAT)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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Sen. Bill Cassidy says RFK Jr. won his support after the HHS nominee made commitments to protect vaccines.
RedState
BREAKING: Senate Finance Committee Votes on RFK Jr. Nomination As HHS Secretary (opens RedState)
Published Feb 3, 2025
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Senate committee advances RFK Jr. nomination to be health secretary (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, cleared his first hurdle on Tuesday to become the nation’s top health official when the Senate finance committee voted to advance his nomination for a floor vote.
Fox News
Trump Health Secretary nominee RFK Jr clears Senate Finance Committee confirmation vote (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 3, 2025
NBC10 Philadelphia
RFK Jr. confirmation vote for HHS secretary: Date, timing, what to know (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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Did RFK Jr. get confirmed by the Senate? Here's the latest on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for Health and Human Services secretary.
Gizmodo
RFK Jr. Wins Crucial Senate Vote to Lead America’s Health System (opens Gizmodo)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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Kennedy has had a long track record of making misleading or outright false statements about important health issues, particularly on vaccination.
Newsweek
RFK Jr. clears major hurdle toward confirmation as Health secretary (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to a full Senate floor vote.
Forbes
RFK Jr. HHS Confirmation: Republican Senator Votes For Kennedy Last Minute—But Refutes Vaccine Claims (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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RFK Jr. passed a key Senate committee vote after a holdout GOP lawmaker, Sen. Bill Cassidy, backed him.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Senate Finance Committee advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to be Trump's health secretary (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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A Senate committee voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial nomination to lead the Department of Health under President Trump.
NBC Chicago
When is RFK Jr.'s confirmation vote? Timing, how it works and what's at stake (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to find out on Tuesday if he has cleared the first hurdle to become the nation’s top health official.
Health Care Finance News
Senate Finance Committee votes to confirm RFK Jr. to lead HHS (opens Health Care Finance News)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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Sen. Bill Cassidy, a pivotal vote, gave Republicans the majority needed to confirm RFK Jr.
Delaware Public Media
RFK Jr. appears on his way to being Trump's health secretary after a party-line vote (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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RFK Jr.'s nomination cleared the Senate Finance Committee by a 14-13 party line vote.
KOB 4
Senate committee advances RFK Jr. for health secretary despite worry over his vaccine stance (opens KOB 4)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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Senate committee advances RFK Jr. for health secretary despite worry over his vaccine stance.
Forbes
RFK Jr. HHS Confirmation Live Updates: Betting Odds Suggest Kennedy’s Confirmation Nearly Certain After Clearing Key Vote (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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RFK Jr. passed a key Senate committee vote after a holdout GOP lawmaker, Sen. Bill Cassidy, backed him.
Deutsche Welle
US Senate committee advances RFK Jr. health sec nomination – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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President Donald Trump's nomination for health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, has cleared a key hurdle. Opponents had declared RFK Jr. unfit for the public health role due to his anti-vaccine stances.
Forbes
RFK Jr. HHS Confirmation: Senate Finance Committee To Cast First Vote On Kennedy (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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Kennedy still needs the support of at least one undecided Republican senator to get the job.
NBC News
Senate panel advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to be health secretary (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cleared a key hurdle Tuesday after a Senate panel voted to advance his nomination to be health and human services secretary to the full chamber.
CBS News
Senate committee advances RFK Jr.'s nomination for HHS secretary in party-line vote (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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The Senate Finance Committee advanced Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination Tuesday.
Roll Call
Senate panel approves RFK Jr. nomination (opens Roll Call)
Published Feb 3, 2025
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The Finance Committee voted to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary, paving the way for a full Senate vote.

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