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Kennedy promises exhaustive studies to identify any environmental factors that may cause autism • Apr. 17, 2025, 12:09 PM ET (AP)
RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials • Apr. 16, 2025, 11:49 AM ET (AP)
Key vaccine committee meets for the first time under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. • Apr. 15, 2025, 8:31 PM ET (AP)
RFK Jr. wants to target chronic disease in US tribes. A key program to do that was gutted • Apr. 12, 2025, 12:01 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Robert Francis Kennedy, Jr. • Bobby Kennedy, Jr. • RFK, Jr.
Born January 17, 1954 (age 71) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Notable Family Members spouse Cheryl Hines • father Robert F. Kennedy • mother Ethel Kennedy
Role In United States presidential election of 2024

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