Washington Today (2-4-25): Senate cmtes approve Health Sec RFK, Jr & DNI Gabbard on party-line votes
February 5, 2025
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50:26Now PlayingWashington Today (2-4-25): Senate cmtes approve Health Sec RFK, Jr & DNI Gabbard on party-line votes
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as posted by the channelThe Senate Finance Committee approves Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to be Health & Human Services Secretary on a party-line 14-13 vote, sending the nomination to the full Senate. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) provided the final 'yes' vote after he says the nominee and White House gave him their commitments to protect the public health benefit of vaccines.
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