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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Alabama News
Watch: 'You're just making stuff up' — RFK Jr. scolds Terri Sewell over false claims of racism

On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) attacked HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. during a House Ways and Means Committee meeting, taking comments that were made almost two years ago out of context to portray them as racist.

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Central Alabama Water moves to stop adding fluoride to drinking water; Woodfin irate about change

Friday afternoon, Central Alabama Water announced that it will no longer add fluoride to its drinking water.

Brian Christine Alabama News
RFK Jr. praises Mountain Brook doctor Admiral Brian Christine during pinning ceremony

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of HHS, said, "When President Trump and I asked Brian Christine to serve, we weren't just checking a box. We were both convinced that we had found the leader who would be most able to revive and strengthen the uniform service."

Aderholt Alabama News
'We need bold, innovative approaches' — Aderholt commits to working with RFK Jr. to improve health care, support rural hospitals

Aderholt said he was committed to working with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who testified before the committee, “to find practical, life-affirming solutions to protect access to care and support our rural hospitals and providers.”

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Madison Utilities says RFK Jr.'s push to ban fluoride behind decision to stop adding chemical to local water supply

The growing national concern over fluoride in drinking water may have impacted Madison Utilities’ decision to halt its fluoridization process.

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RFK Jr. in Alabama: Wrote Alabama book, interviewed Gov. Wallace, lost and found beloved dog

New HHS Secretary RFK Jr. has two significant visits to Alabama. With Alabama having healthcare issues, he could be back here.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville questions RFK Jr. on food dyes, vaccines; Says first granddaughter 'not going to be a pin cushion'

Tuberville has publicly supported RFK Jr. since the health care and environmental advocate dropped his independent presidential campaign and backed now-President Donald Trump.

Dr. Jordan Vaughn Alabama News
Concerned Doctors co-founder Jordan Vaughn predicts Trump, RFK will expose health agencies misconduct — 'Bring sunlight and allow access to all the things that are inconveniently true'

With over a month to go before taking office, President-elect Donald Trump is already impacting public policy. His cabinet picks have drawn much support from his base but even more ire from Democrats and some Republicans concerned about how they might shake things up.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville stands by Trump’s ‘absolutely perfect’ cabinet picks — ‘He has every right to choose who he wants as his assistant coaches’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) continues to push back against criticism of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet selections, claiming “liberals are having a fit” over their perceived lack of qualifications and other complaints.

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Tuberville: RFK Jr. would be 'breath of fresh air' as HHS Secretary — 'We shouldn’t be used as a trial guinea pig'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said having Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services would be a “breath of fresh air” after what Americans went through during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Britt praises Trump’s RFK Jr. nomination — ‘Someone that’s going to speak directly about food and directly about toxins that are here in America but aren’t in Europe’

A “ton of moms” are excited about President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s as Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

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RFK Jr. submits 15,500 signatures to Sec of State to appear on November ballot: 'A chance to change the trajectory of our country'

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced Monday that his campaign had submitted over 15,000 signatures from Alabama residents, more than three times the amount needed to appear on the ballot in November’s presidential race.

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Farmer in legal fight with Alabama Farm Credit details government scheme to force out family farms on 'RFK Jr. Podcast'

Whether bullied by big industry, restrictive government policies, or foreign interests buying up land, many feel the American farmer and the nation’s food supply are under attack.

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RFK Jr. speaks at University of Alabama: 'I want to give you guys the kind of America that you can be proud of'

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. recently spoke to a large crowd in Tuscaloosa as he shared his campaign message in a wildly pro-Trump state.