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'Crackpot ideas': Hillary Clinton slams RFK Jr. on public health rollbacks
MSNBC· 2025-09-24 21:29
When you look at HHS and what is happening with RFK and vaccine access and the list goes on, how can uh organizations like CGI fill the gap um when it comes to our nation's health. Oh, it's a great question, Ma. You know, we're doing a series of uh working groups uh and in those working groups are experts not just for the United States but all over.And one of the biggest concerns is what we are doing in our own country to put our own people's health at risk. Dismantling public health, listening to literally ...
‘I’m not sure what I’m voting for here’: chaos in RFK’s vaccine advisory committee
MSNBC· 2025-09-20 14:18
You'd think that by the end of an 8-h hour meeting, you might have some idea of what you and your colleagues are actually voting on. Apparently, the CDC's new vaccine advisory committee, handpicked by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.., never got that memo. I'm still not quite clear. So, if we um the first vote has passed already and if we vote no on this item, then what happens.Body and I share the same confusion here. Okay, I'm going to abstain because I'm not quite sure what I'm voting for here. We are rookies and u ...
‘Putting America’s babies' health at risk’: Sen. Warren, HHS Secretary get in fiery debate
MSNBC· 2025-09-04 18:24
Vaccine Policy Debate - The debate centers on whether the Secretary's current stance on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations aligns with a previous promise not to restrict vaccine access [1][4] - Concerns arise that changing the recommendation status could limit access to vaccines, particularly through pharmacies and insurance coverage [3][5] - The Secretary defends the position by stating a reluctance to recommend products without sufficient clinical data [4][6] - Accusations are made that the Secretary is effectively "taking away" vaccines despite claims to the contrary [5][6][7][8][10] Vaccine Access and Availability - The availability of COVID-19 boosters at pharmacies is questioned, with suggestions that access may vary by state [3][5][7] - The discussion includes whether insurance companies will cover the cost of vaccines if they are not officially recommended [3] - The Secretary asserts that "everybody can get" the vaccine, but this is challenged in the context of pharmacy access [2][7] Controversy and Trust - The Secretary is accused of contradicting previous statements and breaking a promise regarding vaccine access [4][6] - A claim is made that the Secretary received $855,000 from pharmaceutical companies [6] - A former CDC head is alleged to have been asked to resign due to trustworthiness concerns, which she denies publicly [11][12] - The Secretary accuses the former CDC head of lying [12] - The situation is described as putting the health of Americans at risk, with a call for the Secretary's resignation [13]