McConnell Lone Republican to Vote Against Two Trump Nominees
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McConnell said RFK, Jr. has a history of "conspiracy theroies" about vaccines.
Sen. McConnell was the only Senate Republican to vote against RFK, Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. McConnell, a childhood polio survivor, said Kennedy has, "a record of trafficking in dangerous conspiracy theories" about vaccines. McConnell also voted against Tulsi Gabbard to be Director of National Intelligence.
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McConnell Lone Republican to Vote Against Two Trump Nominees
Clip: Season 3 Episode 186 | 38sVideo has Closed Captions
Sen. McConnell was the only Senate Republican to vote against RFK, Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. McConnell, a childhood polio survivor, said Kennedy has, "a record of trafficking in dangerous conspiracy theories" about vaccines. McConnell also voted against Tulsi Gabbard to be Director of National Intelligence.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipThe US Senate today confirmed Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Only one Senate Republican voted against him.
Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky survived childhood polio and said Kennedy has, quote, a record of trafficking and dangerous conspiracy theories about vaccines.
Earlier this week, McConnell voted against Tulsi Gabbard to be the director of national intelligence, and he voted against Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense.
He may have to give.
Beshear Authorizes SEEK Funding
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Clip: S3 Ep186 | 1m 35s | Gov. Beshear has authorized funding to fill a shortfall in state education funding. (1m 35s)
Bill Prohibiting Gender-Affirming Care for Inmates Advances
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Clip: S3 Ep186 | 3m 25s | Transgender inmates are the subject of legislation advancing in the state legislature. (3m 25s)
Could Ten Commandments Be Returning to Frankfort Capitol?
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Clip: S3 Ep186 | 3m 9s | A resolution to restore a granite monument of the Ten Commandments was discussed Thursday. (3m 9s)
Improving Youth Detention Centers Focus of Senate Bill
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Clip: S3 Ep186 | 2m 45s | A plan to reform Kentucky's youth detention centers is once again on the table in Frankfort. (2m 45s)
Reestablishing Reproductive Rights Focus of Two New Bills
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Clip: S3 Ep186 | 2m 41s | Pro-Choice advocates pledge to keep fighting for greater abortion access in KY. (2m 41s)
School District Removing Barriers to Healthcare
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Clip: S3 Ep186 | 2m 32s | New technology is allowing students to see a doctor without leaving school. (2m 32s)
Suits and Sneakers for Cancer Awareness
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Clip: S3 Ep186 | 3m 16s | Coach Jackson at KSU let students design the sneakers he wore on Suits and Sneakers game day. (3m 16s)
Training Coaches on Child Abuse Focus of New Bill
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Clip: S3 Ep186 | 1m 54s | Some lawmakers want to make sure high school coaches know about KY's child abuse laws. (1m 54s)
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