Samoa Prime Minister Reaffirms Vaccine Benefits Amid Political Scrutiny
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Several times, he flatly denied the trip had anything to do with vaccines. When it came up during questioning by Democratic senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, Kennedy replied: “I went there, nothing to do with vaccines. I went there to introduce a medical informatics system that would digitalize records in Samoa and make health delivery much more efficient.”
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Associated PressUpon further questioning, Kennedy again denied it had anything to do with vaccines before adding: “My purpose in the trip was not to — I ended up having conversations with people, some of whom I never intended to meet.”
HuffPostUpon further questioning, Kennedy again denied it had anything to do with vaccines before adding: “My purpose in the trip was not to — I ended up having conversations with people, some of whom I never intended to meet.”
PBS NewsHourAP report: RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., then a prominent anti-vaccine activist, preempted the 2019 visit with a letter to the Samoan prime minister requesting to study the Pacific island nation's measles, mumps and rubella vaccines after the deaths of two children who had received them. In the letter, he used the words vaccine or vaccination eight times.
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“It is certainly beneficial for Samoa to have the benefit of your Team’s independent health assessment of our MMR Vaccines and I would welcome with much anticipation your Team’s proposed visit to our islands,” he wrote, including a representative from the US embassy on his communication.
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HuffPost“It is certainly beneficial for Samoa to have the benefit of your Team’s independent health assessment of our MMR Vaccines and I would welcome with much anticipation your Team’s proposed visit to our islands,” he wrote, including a representative from the U.S. Embassy on his communication.
Associated Press“It is certainly beneficial for Samoa to have the benefit of your Team’s independent health assessment of our MMR Vaccines and I would welcome with much anticipation your Team’s proposed visit to our islands,” he wrote, including a representative from the U.S. Embassy on his communication.
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Lawyers with expertise in Senate procedure said that if lawmakers choose, they could use Kennedy’s statements as grounds for hearings, an impeachment inquiry or creating other obstacles for him. But such action is unlikely under the current Republican-led Congress, which is aligned with President Donald Trump’s administration.
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HuffPostLawyers with expertise in Senate procedure said that if lawmakers choose, they could use Kennedy’s statements as grounds for hearings, an impeachment inquiry or creating other obstacles for him. But such action is unlikely under the current Republican-led Congress, which is aligned with President Donald Trump’s administration.
The Guardian USAttorneys with expertise in Senate procedure said that if Democrats win control of the House or Senate in November’s elections, they could use Kennedy’s statements as grounds for hearings, an impeachment inquiry or create other obstacles for the Trump administration.
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The letter did not specifically discuss anti-vaccine activism. The prime minister responded a month later, saying Samoa could benefit from CHD’s assessment of MMR vaccines.
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Associated PressThe letter did not specifically discuss anti-vaccine activism. The prime minister responded a month later, saying Samoa could benefit from CHD’s assessment of MMR vaccines.
The Guardian USThe prime minister responded a month later, saying Samoa could benefit from CHD’s assessment of MMR vaccines.
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01 The Hill Hannity: Trump ‘is on the ballot’ in midterms Fox New host Sean Hannity on Wednesday said that President Trump is on the ballot for the midterms, a talking point that’s been hammered by strategists, lawmakers and voters alike throughout campaign season. Hannity told viewers, “ let me explain this, he is on the ballot, because if we don’t get Republicans in the House…
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02 Washington Examiner Welcome to Thursday’s edition of Washington Secrets. Robert Kennedy Jr.’s stance on vaccines may be wildly polarizing, but he is a key figure in the coming midterm elections. We dive into why he is in demand on the campaign trail. Plus, saying goodbye to the Butcher of Bosnia, who — as far as we know — was able to stomach prison food, unlike the Tate brothers…
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03 The Guardian US Kennedy, who has a license to practice law, has signaled an appetite for bringing criminal charges against at least one congressional witness. He suggested last month that former health official Dr Anthony Fauci could face perjury charges when called before a Senate committee to testify about Covid-19.
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04 Associated Press “Any claim or insinuation based on these letters that Secretary Kennedy lied under oath or to Congress is not only false but outright defamatory,” the department said in a written statement. Kennedy was not under oath during his confirmation hearing. Knowingly giving material false testimony to Congress is a crime that carries a possible prison sentence regardless of whether a person is under oath, though it is rarely prosecuted.
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05 HuffPost “Any claim or insinuation based on these letters that Secretary Kennedy lied under oath or to Congress is not only false but outright defamatory,” the department said in a written statement. Kennedy was not under oath during his confirmation hearing. Knowingly giving material false testimony to Congress is a crime that carries a possible prison sentence regardless of whether a person is under oath, though it is rarely prosecuted.
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06 Breitbart On Wednesday’s broadcast of MS NOW’s “The Briefing,” the Democratic nominee for governor of Minnesota, Sen. Amy Klobuchar said President Donald Trump is “threatening” the midterm elections.
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