"Kennedy made dramatic, sudden changes to the childhood vaccine schedule without input from outside advisers, raising concerns about the lack of congressional oversight and public explanation."
"The U.S. capped off 2025 with more measles cases than the country has had in three decades, yet Kennedy did not come to Capitol Hill to answer lawmakers' questions."
"Kennedy's decision to withhold $250 million in Medicaid funds from Minnesota has drawn scrutiny, particularly as the state has been a frequent target of the Trump administration."
"Senator Bill Cassidy, a key member of the Senate committees, expressed his commitment to a close working relationship with Kennedy, despite the latter's history of anti-vaccine activism."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. implemented major changes to the childhood vaccine schedule and withheld Medicaid funds from Minnesota without consulting lawmakers. Despite a surge in measles cases, he did not appear before Congress to address these issues. Lawmakers have had opportunities to question him during multiple hearings focused on the department's budget, but discussions have also covered various health topics. Senator Bill Cassidy, who previously supported Kennedy's appointment, emphasized their collaborative relationship despite Kennedy's controversial stance on vaccines.
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