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Kennedy Faces Democratic Opposition in Vaccine Testimony

4/18/2026

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee on April 17, 2026.
The hearing was part of a two-day schedule that followed Kennedy's appearances before the House Ways and Means and House Appropriations Committees.
Democrats opposed Kennedy on vaccines and related topics during these sessions.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee on April 17, 2026.
The hearing was part of a two-day schedule that followed Kennedy's appearances before the House Ways and Means and House Appropriations Committees.
Democrats opposed Kennedy on vaccines and related topics during these sessions.