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Straight Arrow NewsApr 16, 2026

Kennedy faces congressional questions on budget cuts, health spending

Representative Jason Smith praised the administration's efforts to combat Medicare fraud and its disbursement of rural health funds.

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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