US House Democrats Press Kennedy Over Health Agency Firings
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the House of Representatives demanded answers on Wednesday from U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the exact number of employees fired from the health agencies he oversees and warned the dismissals could undermine public health.

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Kennedy Proposes Scrapping Public Comment on Major US Health Policies
US health secretary Kennedy proposes ending public comment on HHS decisions
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Kennedy moves to end public input on major U.S. health policies
WASHINGTON >> U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking to eliminate public participation in many of his department’s policy decisions, a move that appears to contradict his pledge to Congress of “radical transparency.
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RFK Jr. moves to eliminate public comment on HHS decisions
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moved to rescind the longtime practice of giving the public a chance to comment on the health agency’s plans.
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Health Care Week in Review: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary; Congress Begins Budget Reconciliation Process
This is a hybrid meeting open to the public. On February 13, 2025, the Senate voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as HHS Secretary, by a vote of 52-48. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY ...