Vermont Senator Peter Welch is among lawmakers urging the Trump administration not to roll back efforts that make medications less expensive.
Vermont Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch, along with New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan, were among lawmakers Wednesday from both parties grilling Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s pick for health secretary.
Peter Welch is among lawmakers urging the Trump ... Before leaving office, Joe Biden announced 15 drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations. They include medications for diabetes, cancer ...
Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana quietly conducted a revealing cross-examination of Kennedy on Wednesday, ahead of the hearing on Thursday that he will lead. He could be a key vote to watch.
Three of Trump’s most controversial nominees will testify before the Senate in what could be a make-or-break moment for his administration picks.
President Donald Trump's HHS secretary pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced more than three hours of questioning by the Senate Finance Committee Jan. 29.
Reaction to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appearance before the Senate Finance Committee largely fell along party lines Wednesday. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R., N.D.) said he tuned in to watch and thought Kennedy ably responded to Democrats’ efforts to show where he has disagreed with President Trump.
While Democrats blasted Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for previous comments on vaccines and some Republicans teed him up for stump speeches, Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana mostly stuck
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced about 3.5 hours of questioning on topics including his past comments on vaccines and abortion during the first of his two confirmation hearings.
A federal freeze on grants and loans could impact critical resources for flood recovery, food security, child care and affordable housing.According to Senators Bernie Sanders, Peter Welch, and Congresswoman Becca Balint cutting federal grants could be a major blow to Vermont for everything from food pantries to community health centers.
Democrats responded to Donald Trump's repeal of Biden executive orders aimed at lowering prescription drug prices and improving health care access.
The Dec. 4 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson brought back into the public spotlight advocates of socialized medicine.