Provide oversight and control over health and human services department
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It’s time to send Health Secretary Kennedy packing. He has made several concerning claims contrary to scientific consensus, including promoting cod-liver oil as a measles treatment, asserting Americans are being "poisoned" by seed oils, questioning vaccine safety testing, and misrepresenting research by claiming a carnivore diet is curing schizophrenia at Harvard. These statements contradict established medical evidence and public health guidance. Congress has several options regarding Secretary Kennedy's role. Since you approved him for this role, I expect you to do the following.
1. Oversight: Congress can hold hearings and investigations into his statements and actions, requiring him to testify before committees.
2. Funding control: Congress can restrict or direct how HHS funds are used, potentially limiting initiatives they find concerning.
3. Legislation: They can pass laws that codify evidence-based health standards or requirements for public health.
4. Public pressure: Members can publicly challenge misinformation through statements, press conferences, and constituent communications.
5. Collaboration with health experts: They can consult with medical organizations to craft responses to potentially harmful policies.
6. Budget allocation: They can prioritize funding for science-based programs and research that counters misinformation.