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RFK Jr.s Nomination Gathers Steam After Senate Meetings
GOP senators seem to be embracing the potential for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, despite his controversial views on vaccines and pro-abortion record. Kennedy was initially thought to have a difficult path to confirmation, but after meeting with some two dozen senators this week, many seemed ready...
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