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Health Secretary Kennedy Firing Task Force Heads

Updated 2026-05-20 16:35 UTC 1 source Negative

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the co-chairs of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, potentially opening it up to more political influence.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the co-chairs of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force last week.Why it matters: The move could open the task force up to more politi

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