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KVIAvia CNNApr 21, 2026Local News

On Capitol Hill, RFK Jr. defends vaccine policies, ongoing shakeups

Rep. Ruiz pressed Secretary Kennedy on whether he would interfere with future CDC vaccine guidance if a new director is confirmed.

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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended proposed budget cuts to medical research and Medicaid during intense congressional hearings, while facing criticism over rising measles cases and his refusal to grant autonomy to a new CDC director nominee.

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