RFK Jr. nominated for health and human services secretary overseeing key health agencies

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to be the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). If confirmed, he will oversee several key agencies, including the CDC and FDA. Kennedy's health proposals have raised concerns among public health officials, who warn that his claims could undermine trust in health agencies. He has criticized the FDA and expressed intentions to reform food safety regulations. The HHS includes agencies like the National Institutes of Health, the Indian Health Service, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Kennedy's leadership could lead to significant changes in health policy and agency operations.


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