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Bloomberg Says RFK Jr. Would Be ‘Beyond Dangerous’ as Health Secretary

3 December 2024 at 09:39
Michael R. Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor and a public health advocate, is asking Senate Republicans to persuade President-elect Donald J. Trump to “rethink” Kennedy’s nomination.

© Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times

Michael R. Bloomberg said President-elect Donald J. Trump deserved credit for the fast-track initiative that produced coronavirus vaccines and also chided Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for claiming that the Covid-19 shot was the “deadliest vaccine ever made.”

Nursing Home Industry Wants Trump to Rescind Staffing Mandate

3 December 2024 at 11:19
A Biden administration rule that imposed minimum rules on nursing levels may not survive, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain residents’ care.

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The nursing home industry is ramping up pressure to kill a staffing requirement before it takes effect, leaving thousands of residents in homes without adequate nursing to provide proper care.

Drug Companies Face Hostility as They Hope for Allies Among Trump’s Health Picks

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other candidates for top health posts are at odds with the drug industry, setting the stage for tense battles over regulatory changes.

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In Provo, Utah, a young adult received a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine made by Merck. About a fifth of the drug manufacturer’s revenue comes from two types of vaccines that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has targeted.

RFK Jr.’s Ideas on Big Pharma and Food Align With Some of Trump’s Biggest Critics

27 November 2024 at 03:00
When it comes to weeding out corporate influence, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s ideas often align best with some of Trump’s loudest critics.

© Al Drago for The New York Times

If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, several of his key priorities may run counter to those of the rest of the Trump administration.

Bloomberg Says RFK Jr. Would Be ‘Beyond Dangerous’ as Health Secretary

3 December 2024 at 09:39
Michael R. Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor and a public health advocate, is asking Senate Republicans to persuade President-elect Donald J. Trump to “rethink” Kennedy’s nomination.

© Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times

Michael R. Bloomberg said President-elect Donald J. Trump deserved credit for the fast-track initiative that produced coronavirus vaccines and also chided Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for claiming that the Covid-19 shot was the “deadliest vaccine ever made.”
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