Cassidy hammers RFK Jr. on abortion drugs, vaccine-preventable deaths
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Senator Bill Cassidy questioned HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on abortion drugs and measles outbreaks.
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Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding his plans for abortion drugs and the ongoing measles outbreak. This occurred during Secretary Kennedy Jr.'s final congressional hearing this week. Senator Cassidy pressed the Secretary on how the administration intends to address these public health issues. The discussion highlighted concerns about access to abortion pills and the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases. This exchange underscores the Senate's oversight role concerning the Trump administration's health policies.
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