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Senator Thom Tillis on RFK Jr. Nomination and CDC Testimony

Forbes Breaking NewsOctober 7, 20252 min10,681 views
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CDC Hearing and Testimony

  • 📌 Senator Thom Tillis stated he needs to review the sworn testimony from the former CDC Director to reconcile it with previous information.
  • ⚠️ He expressed concern that science may be an unequal partner in some health decisions, emphasizing the need for facts and science to drive policy.

RFK Jr. Nomination Concerns

  • 🎯 Tillis, a self-proclaimed facts-driven person, expressed reservations about RFK Jr. wading into areas without a large body of science to back them up.
  • ⚖️ He indicated that his vote for RFK Jr. was based on current knowledge but could change based on further fact-finding through the oversight process.
  • 🤝 Tillis believes that Congress asking tough questions is essential for the American people, regardless of who is in the White House.
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