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Cassidy’s support paves path for RFK Jr. confirmation
Vaccine critic on track to be next HHS secretary, against warnings of health leaders
February 5, 2025 1:07 AM UTC
The Trump administration’s promises to erect guardrails around vaccine policy, including by retaining public statements reassuring parents that vaccines do not cause autism, led Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) to support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as HHS secretary, Cassidy said Tuesday.
The lawmaker’s decision came as the Senate Finance Committee voted Tuesday to advance RFK Jr.’s nomination for the role, all but ensuring his confirmation by the full Senate...