Three key takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s controversial pick to lead Health and Human Services, testified before a Senate panel that is crucial to advance his nomination.
RFK Jr could soon lead the HHS. Here are the different health agencies it oversees
The member of the Kennedy dynasty has promised to significantly change how the department he could soon lead functions
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Risky Raw Milk Farms Poised to Gain Federal Certification Under an RFK HHS
Promoting raw milk, scientists say, could raise the risk of the bird flu virus evolving to spread more efficiently.
White House blames "outage" for locking out Medicaid, Head Start, health centers from funding site
The online system for federal health funding warned of delays due to executive orders after the Trump administration announced a freeze.
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Trump-Era HHS Website Makes Term ‘Abortion’ Harder To Find
Trump-Era HHS Website Makes Term ‘Abortion’ Harder ... A 2020 news release from Trump's first term that criticizes California for violating religious organizations' rights to exclude abortion ...
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How HHS Impacts Our Health, Our Economy And Our Security
Even the recent news about the pause of communications from HHS and other health agencies has not been top of mind for most people. But with the confirmation hearings this week, it’s a good time ...
US Government Could Seek Over $1 Billion From J&J for Cancer Treatment Costs
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services may seek over $1 billion from Johnson & Johnson as reimbursement for federal health agencies' payments of medical costs for patients who allege that the company's baby powder and other talc products caused them to develop cancer, a government attorney said Friday.
RFK Jr.’s Senate Testimony Is Haunted by His Track Record
During his confirmation hearings this week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he would promote vaccines as HHS secretary, despite a long history of promoting anti-vax positions.
Can Central California DACA recipients enroll in Covered California? Here’s what we know
Covered California officials urge DACA recipients to enroll in a health plan before Friday’s midnight deadline. “We are aware that there are fears and uncertainty about health care and the Affordable Care Act, particularly for our immigrant communities ,” said Jessica Altman, executive director for Covered California.
3 Key Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s Second Senate Confirmation Hearing
Should Kennedy gain confirmation, he would oversee HHS’s $1.7 trillion budget and hold influence over the foods and drugs that affect the daily lives of Americans.
RFK Jr. faces questions on past anti-vaccine statements, abortion in confirmation hearing to be HHS secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced about 3.5 hours of questioning on topics including his past comments on vaccines and abortion during the first of his two confirmation hearings.
California drone footage captures ‘super pod’ of more than 1,500 dolphins
A miles-long cluster of dolphins were filmed leaping and gliding across Carmel Bay on the central coast of California over the weekend, forming an unusual “super pod” made up of more than 1,500 of the marine creatures.