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Sanders: RFK Jr. stance on food industry 'exactly correct,' other things he says 'extremely dangerous'

The Hill

The former independent presidential candidate previously said federal health regulators are sock puppets held captive by industry special interests. Sanders, who holds the top post on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, also expressed criticisms of Kennedy. No, I don't.

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What RFK Jr. Might Face in His Nomination Hearings This Week

KFF Health News

trillion, 80,000-employee federal health system. Here are four considerations for lawmakers on the Senate Finance and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committees, which will host Kennedy for questioning on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively: 1) Kennedy’s unconventional health claims.

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What RFK Jr. might face in his HHS nomination hearings this week

HEALTHBEAT

trillion, 80,000-employee federal health system. Here are four considerations for lawmakers on the Senate Finance and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committees, which will host Kennedy for questioning on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively: 1. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Others have reported that Sens.