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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmed as Health Secretary, Promises Major Reforms Amid Controversy

Kennedy pledges to tackle chronic diseases and increase food safety following his confirmation as Secretary of HHS amid partisan opposition and concerns over his qualifications.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services with a narrow 52-48 vote in the Senate. Despite opposition from all Democrats and Republican Mitch McConnell, Kennedy, who has no formal medical background and controversial views on vaccines, aims to address America's chronic disease epidemic. He plans to investigate food and pharmaceutical practices and ensure transparency in health data. Following his confirmation, President Trump established the 'Make America Healthy Again' Commission, which Kennedy will chair. However, his management experience and far-reaching agenda may face challenges amid potential government budget cuts.

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