Rich Danker resigns as RFK Jr.'s HHS chief spokesperson over flavored e-cigarette policy
Rich Danker, assistant secretary for public affairs at HHS under RFK Jr., resigned on Wednesday in protest over a policy to advance flavored e-cigarette sales. Danker cited concerns that flavored vapes could increase addiction among children. The resignation occurred after FDA Commissioner Marty [last name cut off in article] advanced the effort.
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Coverage now splits three ways: The Hill and Times emphasize leadership conflict, ABC News centers on child safety, while Reuters highlights regulatory pushback from Congress on specific policy outcomes.
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“RFK Jr. spokesman resigns over fruit-flavored e-cigarette concerns, letter says”ABC ABC News LEFT-CENTER
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“US Senator Durbin urges RFK. Jr to resist easing vape rules” · The Hill, Reuters
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