RFK Jr.'s Influence Shakes Washington and Wall Street
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Washington lobbyists are unsettled by President-elect Donald Trump's appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy's proposals for tighter regulations on pesticides, vaccine safety, and processed foods threaten various industries' interests. Lobbyists are strategizing to prevent his Senate confirmation while also preparing to work with him if necessary. The appointment has introduced uncertainty in the lobbying sector, with concerns about Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" agenda potentially disrupting established industry norms.
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