Kennedy Defends Budget and Vaccine Views During House Subcommittee Hearing
HHS Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Oversight·April 21 – April 21, 2026
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Kennedy Defends Budget and Vaccine Views During House Subcommittee Hearing
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee regarding the fiscal year 2027 budget request. During the session, Kennedy responded to sharp questions about his personal history and past comments. The hearing was broadcast live as lawmakers examined the department's spending plans. Kennedy also denied that the White House pressured him to soften his public skepticism of vaccines. He told lawmakers that he is focusing his attention on other administration health goals. The Secretary maintained that his personal views have not interfered with his official duties or the department's priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
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