WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears before his second congressional committee Thursday, the next step for President Trump’s pick to lead the Health and Human Services Department before confirmation votes. The hearing before the Senate HELP Committee, which begins at 10 a.m. ET, promises more questioning on his vaccine views, abortion stance, and plans to tackle chronic illnesses. Follow STAT’s live updates below for key moments and analysis.
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What to watch for as HELP hearing gets underway
SARAH OWERMOHLE
There will be some familiar faces from the Finance Committee grilling on the dais this morning. HELP Chair Bill Cassidy (R-La.) yesterday engaged RFK Jr. in a wonky back-and-forth about people eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. Cassidy has not indicated which way he will vote on RFK Jr.’s nomination, so all eyes are on his line of questioning today.
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