WATCH LIVE: Health Secretary RFK Jr. testifies about HHS priorities at House hearing
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee regarding his agency's priorities. This appearance allows the legislative branch to scrutinize the executive branch's health agenda and budget. As Health Secretary, Kennedy Jr. oversees a vast department responsible for public health, medical research, and social services. His testimony will inform Congress's understanding of the Trump administration's direction for HHS. The hearing provides a public forum for discussing key health policy initiatives and challenges.
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Health Secretary RFK Jr. is testifying about HHS priorities at a House hearing.
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