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RFK Jr. defends vaccine guidance changes and health spending cuts — Susan M. Collins | ChamberLight
News / National News / PBS 6 min read Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician, questioned Kennedy regarding the independence of the CDC from political appointees.
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SOURCE CHECK TAP FOR WHY Outlet credibility · PBS 92/100 HIGH 28 stories · 90–93 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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90 Credibility Source credibility: 90 out of 100, high 85 Neutrality Story neutrality: 85 out of 100, balanced CENTER LEAN Center
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. defended proposed 12% budget cuts and his vaccine policies during congressional testimony, facing intense scrutiny from Democrats over a domestic measles outbreak.
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best Outlet credibility · PBS 92/100 HIGH 28 stories · 90–93 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This article 1 analysis · Apr 23, 2026
90 Credibility HIGH Source credibility: 90 out of 100 85 Neutrality BALANCED Story neutrality: 85 out of 100
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Senator questioning Kennedy on measles
Senator noting cuts to women's programs
Senator criticizing vaccine policy
Senator supporting nutrition focus
Senator praising Kennedy's leadership
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Senator questioning Kennedy on measles
Senator noting cuts to women's programs
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Senator supporting nutrition focus
Senator praising Kennedy's leadership
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