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*By Guest Contributor Dr. Sherri Tenpenny*
On May 14, 2025, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before two congressional committees. I watched both meetings in full, approximately 5 hours of interrogation.
The first meeting, beginning at 9:30 am EST, was with the* Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, *a committee composed of members from the House of Representatives *. *In this session, Sec. Kennedy was questioned, often in a scolding and disrespectful tone, about the impact of cuts on programs for low-income assistance and the consolidation of various health offices. Lawmakers lashed out over the potential negative effects on vulnerable populations and public health infrastructure.
The Secretary strongly defended the substantial budget cuts. As he attempted to explain that departmental restructuring was necessary to eliminate redundancy by combining similar departments and reevaluating programs for effectiveness and ROI, he was frequently interrupted, especially by the hostile Democratic members of the committee, who were obviously using this platform for their message rather than for sincere inquiry.
As a result, the Secretary was barely able to present a few facts to support the rationale behind these cuts and how they would streamline the Agency and benefit the American people in the long run.
*And then, starting at 1:30 pm EST, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) was convened. *The HELP Committee oversees a broad range of federal programs and legislation that significantly impact American life. Its jurisdiction includes:
– Health care and public health, with oversight of HHS and its subagencies, including the CDC, FDA, NIH, and HRSA. – Education policy, from early childhood through higher education, including supervision of the Department of Education. – Department of Labor issues such as wages, workplace safety, and union rights. – Retirement and pension policies and protection laws.
The HELP Committee’s focus was more strategic and ideological, examining the budget numbers in a broader context of the effects of the planned HHS restructuring. Senators questioned the plans to eliminate or downgrade offices that focus on minority health, LGBTQ+ health, women’s health, and environmental health. The hearing also touched on Kennedy’s controversial positions on vaccines and medical freedom.
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) noted that it was the first time in at least two decades that the Secretary of HHS testified before the HELP Committee regarding a budget proposal. In fact, Secretary Tommy Thompson, who served from 2001 to 2005 under President George W. Bush, was the last HHS secretary to appear before the HELP Committee on presidential budget proposals, ramping up to the Bird Flu pandemic of 2005, extensively discussed in my book, *Zero Accountability. <drtenpenny.com/zero/>*
Sec. Kennedy again defended the proposed budget cuts and restructuring plans. He endured and stood firm as he was challenged about the impact these changes could have on public health infrastructure and services. As seen in the previous Committee meeting, most Senators barely allowed him to respond, and most questions required more than a yes/no answer to their self-serving inquiries.
At one point, and out of frustration, Sec. Kennedy said, “You asked me a question. Are you going to let me respond or not?”
The senators did not seem interested in the answers. None appeared happy or even curious about the billions of dollars of waste that were being eliminated by streamlining the redundancy within the agency.
In each of the hearings, members made sure the measles outbreaks were kept on the table and in the news, no doubt to keep their Pharma supporters happy. Keep this in mind the next time they are up for re-election:
– In the House Appropriations hearing, *Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI)* asked Kennedy if he would vaccinate his children against measles today. *[NOTE: He said, “This is not intended to be a ‘gotcha’ question…” but it was clearly a GOTCHA question that he asked repeatedly.]* – In the Senate HELP Committee hearing, *Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT)* confronted Secretary Kennedy about his previous statements undermining the measles vaccine. Murphy antagonized Kennedy over his claims that the vaccine’s effectiveness wanes quickly, was never fully tested for safety, and it contains “fetal debris.” Kennedy affirmed these assertions, stating, “All true. All true,” which Murphy contested as “misinformation.” [*NOTE: IMO Sen. Murphy should do some homework so he knows what he’s talking about.]* – *Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH)* addressed concerns about the measles outbreak and without allowing Sec. Kennedy to fully answer, she badgered him about his “inconsistency and lack of clarity” to endorse vaccines. *[NOTE: She is truly toxic in every hearing I have listened to.]* – The final senator to speak during the session,* Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD),* expressed concerns about the ongoing measles outbreak and questioned Secretary Kennedy regarding his stance on vaccinations. Alsobrooks emphasized the importance of clear public health messaging to promote vaccine confidence. *[NOTE: Another senator who warns we need to “keep the faith in vaccines.” She needs to read a package insert and not spout pharma mantras about “safe and effective.”]*
During the session, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), the current Chair of the Senate HELP Committee, had to put is two cents into “the importance of vaccines” – listen:
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*By Guest Contributor Dr. Sherri Tenpenny*
On May 14, 2025, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before two congressional committees. I watched both meetings in full, approximately 5 hours of interrogation.
The first meeting, beginning at 9:30 am EST, was with the* Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, *a committee composed of members from the House of Representatives *. *In this session, Sec. Kennedy was questioned, often in a scolding and disrespectful tone, about the impact of cuts on programs for low-income assistance and the consolidation of various health offices. Lawmakers lashed out over the potential negative effects on vulnerable populations and public health infrastructure.
The Secretary strongly defended the substantial budget cuts. As he attempted to explain that departmental restructuring was necessary to eliminate redundancy by combining similar departments and reevaluating programs for effectiveness and ROI, he was frequently interrupted, especially by the hostile Democratic members of the committee, who were obviously using this platform for their message rather than for sincere inquiry.
As a result, the Secretary was barely able to present a few facts to support the rationale behind these cuts and how they would streamline the Agency and benefit the American people in the long run.
*And then, starting at 1:30 pm EST, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) was convened. *The HELP Committee oversees a broad range of federal programs and legislation that significantly impact American life. Its jurisdiction includes:
– Health care and public health, with oversight of HHS and its subagencies, including the CDC, FDA, NIH, and HRSA. – Education policy, from early childhood through higher education, including supervision of the Department of Education. – Department of Labor issues such as wages, workplace safety, and union rights. – Retirement and pension policies and protection laws.
The HELP Committee’s focus was more strategic and ideological, examining the budget numbers in a broader context of the effects of the planned HHS restructuring. Senators questioned the plans to eliminate or downgrade offices that focus on minority health, LGBTQ+ health, women’s health, and environmental health. The hearing also touched on Kennedy’s controversial positions on vaccines and medical freedom.
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) noted that it was the first time in at least two decades that the Secretary of HHS testified before the HELP Committee regarding a budget proposal. In fact, Secretary Tommy Thompson, who served from 2001 to 2005 under President George W. Bush, was the last HHS secretary to appear before the HELP Committee on presidential budget proposals, ramping up to the Bird Flu pandemic of 2005, extensively discussed in my book, *Zero Accountability. <drtenpenny.com/zero/>*
Sec. Kennedy again defended the proposed budget cuts and restructuring plans. He endured and stood firm as he was challenged about the impact these changes could have on public health infrastructure and services. As seen in the previous Committee meeting, most Senators barely allowed him to respond, and most questions required more than a yes/no answer to their self-serving inquiries.
At one point, and out of frustration, Sec. Kennedy said, “You asked me a question. Are you going to let me respond or not?”
The senators did not seem interested in the answers. None appeared happy or even curious about the billions of dollars of waste that were being eliminated by streamlining the redundancy within the agency.
In each of the hearings, members made sure the measles outbreaks were kept on the table and in the news, no doubt to keep their Pharma supporters happy. Keep this in mind the next time they are up for re-election:
– In the House Appropriations hearing, *Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI)* asked Kennedy if he would vaccinate his children against measles today. *[NOTE: He said, “This is not intended to be a ‘gotcha’ question…” but it was clearly a GOTCHA question that he asked repeatedly.]* – In the Senate HELP Committee hearing, *Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT)* confronted Secretary Kennedy about his previous statements undermining the measles vaccine. Murphy antagonized Kennedy over his claims that the vaccine’s effectiveness wanes quickly, was never fully tested for safety, and it contains “fetal debris.” Kennedy affirmed these assertions, stating, “All true. All true,” which Murphy contested as “misinformation.” [*NOTE: IMO Sen. Murphy should do some homework so he knows what he’s talking about.]* – *Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH)* addressed concerns about the measles outbreak and without allowing Sec. Kennedy to fully answer, she badgered him about his “inconsistency and lack of clarity” to endorse vaccines. *[NOTE: She is truly toxic in every hearing I have listened to.]* – The final senator to speak during the session,* Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD),* expressed concerns about the ongoing measles outbreak and questioned Secretary Kennedy regarding his stance on vaccinations. Alsobrooks emphasized the importance of clear public health messaging to promote vaccine confidence. *[NOTE: Another senator who warns we need to “keep the faith in vaccines.” She needs to read a package insert and not spout pharma mantras about “safe and effective.”]*
During the session, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), the current Chair of the Senate HELP Committee, had to put is two cents into “the importance of vaccines” – listen:
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