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RFK Jr.'s once-wobbly health chief nomination advances in Senate


Published on 2025-02-13 03:23:10 - MSN
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  • The Senate paved the way for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, voting 53-47 along party lines to advance his nomination. Why it matters: Kennedy now has a clear path to confirmation later this week,

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has advanced the nomination of Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to be the director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), despite initial concerns from some Republican senators. Dr. Bertagnolli, a cancer surgeon and researcher, faced scrutiny over her views on drug pricing and her potential to lead NIH independently from political influences. Her nomination was supported by a vote of 15-6, with some Republicans like Sen. Mitt Romney and Sen. Rand Paul voting in favor, while others like Sen. Bill Cassidy expressed reservations about her approach to drug pricing. The advancement of her nomination comes at a time when NIH is under pressure to address issues like high drug costs and to maintain scientific integrity. Her confirmation still requires a full Senate vote.

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