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Bill Cassidy slams RFK Jr. over measles outbreaks but demurs on confirmation vote

The Louisiana Republican said vaccine skepticism that Kennedy and his MAHA backers promoted led to the recent measles deaths.

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POLITICO· Sep 18, 9:01 AMBill Cassidy slams RFK Jr. over measles outbreaks but demurs on confirmation vote

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