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Newsom seeks clarification from RFK Jr. on ADHD remarks
California's governor is pressing for answers regarding comments made by the HHS Secretary about Black children and ADHD. Tensions rose during a House hearing involving RFK Jr. and a congresswoman. (sources: thehill, cbsnews, quiverquant, rollcall, nbcnews)
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Gavin Newsom has called for clarification from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his remarks on Black children and ADHD medications. During a House hearing, Kennedy engaged in a heated exchange with Rep. Lucy McBath over his past comments.
- Gavin Newsom is demanding answers from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding his comments about Black children on ADHD medications.
- Kennedy had a tense exchange with Rep. Lucy McBath during a House hearing, where he dismissed her concerns.
- Kennedy has distanced himself from a measles outbreak and criticized a study on Tylenol.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights ongoing discussions about mental health treatment and public health policies.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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