By Melina Khan
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the influential Massachusetts political family, was confirmed as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services in a Senate vote Thursday.
The Senate confirmed Kennedy, the son of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, in a 52-48 vote.
Last week, the Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 to clear Kennedy’s nomination and send it to the full Senate.
President Trump’s nomination of Kennedy was widely considered one of his more controversial Cabinet picks in part because of Kennedy’s past statements on vaccines.
Kennedy, a 71-year-old environmental lawyer, has vowed to take on “big pharma” and ultra-processed food in the role…
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