HHS, Rfk Jr. and public comment

RFK Jr. moves to eliminate public comment on HHS decisions
The move comes during a time of major upheaval across federal health agencies, and as the public waits to see how Kennedy will enact his pledge of “radical transparency” at the department.
RFK Jr. issues rule barring public comment on HHS rulemaking
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday released a policy prohibiting public comments during his department’s rulemaking process, ending more than 50 years of the
RFK Jr. orders HHS to end 'extra-statutory' notice, public comment process in rulemaking
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is closing the main avenue for members of the public to weigh in on pending health regulations and policy changes. | The HHS secretary said the public feedback mechanism is an obligation that imposes burden on the department.
FactChecking RFK Jr.’s First Interview as HHS Secretary
In Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first interview as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, he made multiple incorrect or misleading statements, including about seed oils, an abortion drug and the notion that the U.
RFK Jr. speaks about his priorities for health research at HHS during introductory remarks
Kennedy tried to hold out an olive branch to the researchers during his introductory remarks and pledged transparency.
RFK Jr. says US measles outbreak 'top priority' at HHS following first death in 10 years
Last Wednesday, during President Donald Trump's first Cabinet meeting, Robert F. | Public health experts are sounding the alarm about the outbreak and warn that communities with low immunization rates are at greatest risk for further spread of the disease.
RFK Jr. kills policy on public comment for health regulations
The Department of Health and Human Services is reversing a decades-old policy of soliciting public comment before it issues regulations affecting government benefits and grants, including NIH funding.
Kennedy proposes scrapping public comment on major US health policies
By Ahmed Aboulenein, Julie Steenhuysen and Michael Erman WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking to eliminate public participation in many of his department's policy decisions,
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RFK Jr.’s Top Spokesman at HHS Quits After Just Weeks on the Job
“To my colleagues at HHS, I wish you the best and great success.” Corry had been assistant secretary of public affairs, the ...
RFK Jr.'s ideas about health are influencing Arizonans. Here's how
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed divisive ideas about vaccines, but some applaud his efforts to target ultra-processed ...
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RFK Jr. backtracks, tells HHS staffers they must respond to Musk email justifying their jobs: report
Musk announced Saturday on X that the email asking employees to list five things they did last week was being distributed ...
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As Measles Outbreak Spreads, RFK Jr. Reverses Message and Urges Vaccination
Avowed vaccine hater Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. appears to be walking back his own skepticism amid a massive measles outbreak in ...
RFK Jr. Sparks Anti-Vaxxer Anger: 'No Different Than Fauci'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s call for the option to vaccinate against measles, amid an outbreak in Texas, has sparked anger from anti-vax activists, with one saying he is "no different than Fauci." ...
As measles outbreak grows, HHS secretary says vaccination is a personal decision that can protect individuals and communities
As a measles outbreak in Texas has grown to nearly 150 cases, US Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in ...
Will there be enough vaccines for next flu season after RFK, Jr. postpones critical meeting?
After his controversial nomination as HHS Secretary, all eyes were on Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as he addressed a measles ...
RFK Jr. rolls back transparency policy on Medicaid and NIH changes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ended a longstanding transparency rule on Friday, supercharging his ...