The Senate is expected to clear a procedural hurdle Wednesday to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services ...

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Sen. John Cornyn, R-TX, has introduced the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act in the U.S. Senate, which would help combat cattle fever tick infestations across the country.

Supporters of the bill, including former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and numerous organizations, argue that it empowers parents and benefits students by providing greater educational choice.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has his first public appearance before the Senate today to discuss his nomination as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.