Maddow Blog | Ousted CDC director adds dramatic evidence to the case against RFK Jr.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had already earned a dreadful reputation. Dr. Susan Monarez, the ousted CDC chief, made him look even worse.

Cassidy Invites RFK Jr. to Speak to Senators After CDC Hearing

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy invited Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to speak with senators one day after the Senate health committee held a fiery hearing with the deposed head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Hiltzik: Sen. Cassidy, whose vote got RFK Jr. his job, finally starts to make amends

Sen. Bill Cassidy's vote put RFK Jr. over the finish line in his quest to be secretary of Health and Human Services. Finally he's showing he realizes his mistake.

RFK Jr. makes announcement following backlash from CDC officials: 'Will leave us ill prepared for future health emergencies'

"Overall, the Secretary is rapidly transforming CDC from a public health and scientific agency to one that is firmly controlled politically," Lawrence Gostin, director of the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University, told NBC News.

Ousted CDC director testifies she was fired for resisting pressure from RFK Jr.

Susan Monarez says RFK Jr. told her to commit to decisions in advance, without reviewing evidence and to dismiss vaccine experts.

Fired CDC Chief Tells Congress RFK Jr. Eyes Bigger Vaccine Curbs

Former CDC Director Susan Monarez told senators that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking more changes to national vaccination policy and sought to ensure her cooperation regardless of scientific evidence.

RFK Jr.’s last-minute additions to ACIP

Days before the CDC’s outside panel of vaccine advisers is set to meet to discuss recommendations for several childhood vaccines, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced five new panel members.
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