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Senator Cassidy Faces Backlash Over Vaccine Committee Support

6/15/2025

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Senator Cassidy is under fire for backing Health Secretary Kennedy, who has appointed contentious members to the CDC’s vaccine committee. Despite his reservations, Cassidy believes he can sway Kennedy's decisions. However, Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance has sparked concerns about Cassidy's commitment to public health as he gears up for reelection.

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Senator Cassidy is under fire for backing Health Secretary Kennedy, who has appointed contentious members to the CDC’s vaccine committee. Despite his reservations, Cassidy believes he can sway Kennedy's decisions. However, Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance has sparked concerns about Cassidy's commitment to public health as he gears up for reelection.