Kennedy faces questions on vaccines and CDC leadership from Senate

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Kennedy is set to testify before the Senate Finance Committee on President Trump’s health care agenda, known as the Make America Healthy Again movement. The recent turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including the firing of former director Susan Monarez, is expected to be a major focus of the hearing.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has promised that Kennedy will face tough questions from committee members, particularly regarding the abrupt dismissal of Monarez less than a month after her confirmation. Speculation has arisen about the reasons behind her firing, as she held differing views on vaccines compared to Kennedy.

Senator Bill Cassidy, who chairs the Senate health committee, has demanded significant oversight of the CDC and its vaccine advisory panel, which Kennedy recently overhauled with his own appointees. Cassidy emphasized the importance of transparency and the need to ensure that scientific justifications for vaccine recommendations are sound.

Other senators, such as Steve Daines, have expressed concerns about Kennedy’s leadership at the CDC and HHS, but acknowledge the need for a debate on the issue. Kennedy, in a recent opinion piece, defended his actions at the CDC, stating that he is working to restore public trust and eliminate conflicts of interest within the agency.

As the hearing approaches, Kennedy faces scrutiny from both Republicans and Democrats on his handling of the CDC and his controversial views on vaccines. The outcome of the hearing could have significant implications for public health policy in the United States.

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