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RFK Jr. grilled by Congress over dismantling public health policy and hanging out with Kid Rock (www.independent.co.uk)
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[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 14 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

During the hearing, Republicans focused primarily on Kennedy and President Donald Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, which focuses on oversight of chemicals and pushes healthy eating and exercise. Democrats focused on the department’s slashing money for on cancer research, promoting misinformation about vaccines.

[–] ToastedRavioli@midwest.social 8 points 3 weeks ago

oversight of chemicals

Weird way to say “being anti-fluoride