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title: "Robert F. Kennedy's Confirmation: Cannabis Advocates Question His New Vow To 'Follow The Science' On Marijuana's Harms"
description: Cannabis advocates raise concerns over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vow to 'follow the science' on marijuana's harms after his confirmation as HHS head. Read industry reactions and news updates.
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# [Robert F. Kennedy's Confirmation: Cannabis Advocates Question His New Vow To 'Follow The Science' On Marijuana's Harms](https://420intel.com/blog/robert-f.-kennedys-confirmation-cannabis-advocates-question-his-new-vow-to-follow-the-science-on-marijuanas-harms)

 Written by [Buzz](https://420intel.com/blog/author/buzz) | Feb 14, 2025 11:12:55 AM

The Thursday Senate vote to confirm the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), elicited various responses from the cannabis industry and legalization advocates.

In the 52 to 48 vote, with Sen. Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote “no,” every democrat voted against RFK’s nomination. 

 

[Read more on Benzinga](https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/02/43708331/robert-f-kennedys-confirmation-cannabis-advocates-question-his-new-vow-to-follow-the-science-on-marijuanas-harms)

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