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Straight Arrow NewsApr 16, 2026

Kennedy faces congressional questions on budget cuts, health spending

Representative Richard Neal criticized the administration's $1 trillion healthcare funding cut and questioned the impact of tariffs on drug prices.

Kennedy faces congressional questions on budget cuts, health spending
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense congressional questioning over proposed $1 trillion budget cuts, rising healthcare costs potentially linked to tariffs, and his administration's handling of medical fraud and vaccine policy.

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