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Kennedy Faces Bipartisan Fire in Senate Hearing Over CDC Shake-Up and Vaccine Policy
Kennedy's leadership sparked controversy after firing CDC Director Susan Monarez, restricting COVID-19 vaccines, and causing multiple resignations within the agency, raising bipartisan concerns.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his agenda amid criticism during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on vaccine policy and CDC leadership changes.
- Susan Monarez was ousted as CDC director after less than a month, leading to significant staff dismissals and resignations at the agency.
- Kennedy's controversial remaking of the CDC vaccine panel has been criticized, with opposing views from the American Academy of Pediatrics and public health experts.
- Senator Ron Wyden and others have called for Kennedy's resignation, citing concerns over vaccine safety and public health decisions.
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