confirmation hearings

Meetings held by the Senate to gather information about candidates for federal office nominated by the president of the United States. Under the Constitution , the president has the right to appoint whomever he wants to various government offices, including members of the cabinet and federal judges, but each appointment must be approved by the Senate as part of the separation of powers .

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After promising during confirmation hearings that he would not alter the U.S. childhood vaccinations schedule, Kennedy told HHS employees in February that he plans to investigate childhood immunizations.

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Warren sent a letter inquiring about Lutnick's connections to Tether ahead of Lutnick’s confirmation hearings, noting its reputation as “outlaws’ favorite cryptocurrency.”

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In Senate confirmation hearings, he said he wouldn't change what the FDA currently recommends, but has since pledged to examine childhood vaccines that have been deemed safe and saved millions of lives.

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He insisted during his confirmation hearings that he merely supports more stringent studies and safety tests for injections.

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The Senate has been busy the past week with confirmation hearings for Trump’s Cabinet picks.

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