Stefanie Spear, Principal Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Counselor to Secretary Kennedy, joined MAHA Action’s Media Hub to review ‘some of the most sweeping public health reforms in modern history'
The drug price reduction is a brazen lie, which he was called out on repeatedly at this week's hearings. At times he was incoherent, trying to attribute vast price differences for a few specific drugs, between Germany and the US, to "currency conversion rates."
Nothing concrete has happened with food dyes, not even proposed legislation. Last year, Bobby supposedly received "verbal commitments" from some manufacturers; they've resulted in nothing.
Only Pepsi, Sam's Club store brand stuff and a buffet place. Thanks for proving my point on that. And never mind that this is just silly virtue signaling.
Except that like most leftists you lied. You said NOTHING has been done. These stats are from Dec . . . given that we are fixing decades old problems Any progress is Progress. Traitor.
Like many whatever-you-are - You ignore the huge lies about the important stuff.
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The drug price reduction is a brazen lie, which he was called out on repeatedly at this week's hearings. At times he was incoherent, trying to attribute vast price differences for a few specific drugs, between Germany and the US, to "currency conversion rates."
What I am is an intelligent, committed-to-health person. Thanks for asking. As for the drug price reduction it may not be perfect, but it is a start. Obviously you missed to parts about 'confidentiality in the pharmaceutical contracts' that prevented RFKjr from making deeper statements.
As for what you call 'incoherence' . . . Each questioning member had one or two or three topics on which to report/ask questions AND most were written down. RFKjr had ALL topics to which he needed to respond with only a few notes in front of him.
IMHO how any person could survive 7 Hearings in a few short weeks is amazing.
You're cheering for non-accomplishments, press releases and lies.
EO "to speed up the review of some psychedelic drugs like ibogaine and psilocybin for treating serious mental health issues" doesn't change legal status of any of these drugs, or their pathways to approval.
The food dye thing has amounted to nothing.
"Reduction in drug prices" is worse than a lie, because not only is it completely untrue, it's seemingly another scheme to enrich cronies and preferred companies. They're marketing a coupon-based strategy for a small number of drugs that fails to effectively lower pharmacy costs for the majority of Americans. It's a worse version of GoodRx, and if you're on Medicare, Medicaid or several other federal programs, you cannot even use it.
"The fifth win Spear mentioned: the $50 million contribution to the Rural Health Transformation Program," which is absurd given the enormous cuts to Indian Health Service, Medicaid and other programs.
Secretary Kennedy's crown jewel achievement was the much needed overhaul of the CDC childhood vaccine schedule. This win must not be allowed to be overturned and thrown away by an activist judge in Boston. The medical freedom base that supported Kennedy from 2023 to 2024 (and still today) did so largely to get that win; or an equivalent one. HHS & DOJ must appeal this horrible decision with vigor and gusto to actually overturn this unconstitutional decision. Praying we see this happen, asap...
Except that didn't happen. Over thirty states have grouped up to use their own AAP-based guidelines, with all major insurers committing to reimburse accordingly. And it's all been paused anyway. Congratulations!
How does your list of 23 compare with Maha Wins - https://www.mahaaction.org/maha-wins? I feel like there are a zillions wins simply because someone care & lies are being overturned with Truth.
Stefanie - You, Robert, and everyone involved are absolutely killing it! To hear President Trump say, "MAHA is a big deal" was yuge! (intentionally stealing Bernie's next-favorite word to "billianaires" word). Your ability to prepare Robert for some of the most despicable attacks against him and HHS has not gone unnoticed. Those who tried the "gotcha" attacks were quickly squelched by Robert's well-prepared factually-laden responses. That does not happen by accident.
My own personal barometer to MAHA's success is the ration of positive responses to my Make America Healthy Again hat is way up - even here in the deep-blue Berkshires of Massachusetts. Thank you for putting together this laundry list of MAHA wins. I encourage everyone to share this with their friends, family, and communities on and offline. It's important for the Midterms - we need to keep our ranking member friends and foes holding the short end of the stick!
Except for something is that right when a veteran who received a star on her and did a lot for NASA and government projects and he's 91 years old. And the medication doesn't help if it puts him deeper into dementia. And then he's supposed to go to his family and he is later recovering from. Negligence of a person who is supposed to do Rehabilitation. And failed do it leaving them with a sore on the back of them and he dies from it. A serious infection that required surgery.
All good news and steps in the right direction. When will Suramin be looked at for people with autism? RFK JR. calls it an epidemic … where is the effort to treat it??
Good but barely a scratch on the surface. After a year, essentially the conversation has started, but so much of this is relatively lame and so many key things remain unaddressed.
The drug price reduction is a brazen lie, which he was called out on repeatedly at this week's hearings. At times he was incoherent, trying to attribute vast price differences for a few specific drugs, between Germany and the US, to "currency conversion rates."
Nothing concrete has happened with food dyes, not even proposed legislation. Last year, Bobby supposedly received "verbal commitments" from some manufacturers; they've resulted in nothing.
And so on .... Shredding his lies is too easy.
Too easy, indeed…
Prove that the COMPLETES are not true . . . https://www.fda.gov/food/color-additives-information-consumers/tracking-food-industry-pledges-remove-petroleum-based-food-dyes
Only Pepsi, Sam's Club store brand stuff and a buffet place. Thanks for proving my point on that. And never mind that this is just silly virtue signaling.
Except that like most leftists you lied. You said NOTHING has been done. These stats are from Dec . . . given that we are fixing decades old problems Any progress is Progress. Traitor.
Like many whatever-you-are - You ignore the huge lies about the important stuff.
Copied from above:
The drug price reduction is a brazen lie, which he was called out on repeatedly at this week's hearings. At times he was incoherent, trying to attribute vast price differences for a few specific drugs, between Germany and the US, to "currency conversion rates."
https://substack.com/home/post/p-195064388
What I am is an intelligent, committed-to-health person. Thanks for asking. As for the drug price reduction it may not be perfect, but it is a start. Obviously you missed to parts about 'confidentiality in the pharmaceutical contracts' that prevented RFKjr from making deeper statements.
As for what you call 'incoherence' . . . Each questioning member had one or two or three topics on which to report/ask questions AND most were written down. RFKjr had ALL topics to which he needed to respond with only a few notes in front of him.
IMHO how any person could survive 7 Hearings in a few short weeks is amazing.
Most of the things listed are just "concepts of a plan."
Lets hear your MAHA policies or even 'concepts of your plans'
This is about disingenuous cheerleading for Savior Bobby's non-achievements, wild exaggerations and lies.
No. This is about couch potatoes and/or paid trolls spreading lies . . . never stating any facts. Waiting for your policies/plans.
That's the laziest non-retort.
You're cheering for non-accomplishments, press releases and lies.
EO "to speed up the review of some psychedelic drugs like ibogaine and psilocybin for treating serious mental health issues" doesn't change legal status of any of these drugs, or their pathways to approval.
The food dye thing has amounted to nothing.
"Reduction in drug prices" is worse than a lie, because not only is it completely untrue, it's seemingly another scheme to enrich cronies and preferred companies. They're marketing a coupon-based strategy for a small number of drugs that fails to effectively lower pharmacy costs for the majority of Americans. It's a worse version of GoodRx, and if you're on Medicare, Medicaid or several other federal programs, you cannot even use it.
"The fifth win Spear mentioned: the $50 million contribution to the Rural Health Transformation Program," which is absurd given the enormous cuts to Indian Health Service, Medicaid and other programs.
Secretary Kennedy's crown jewel achievement was the much needed overhaul of the CDC childhood vaccine schedule. This win must not be allowed to be overturned and thrown away by an activist judge in Boston. The medical freedom base that supported Kennedy from 2023 to 2024 (and still today) did so largely to get that win; or an equivalent one. HHS & DOJ must appeal this horrible decision with vigor and gusto to actually overturn this unconstitutional decision. Praying we see this happen, asap...
Except that didn't happen. Over thirty states have grouped up to use their own AAP-based guidelines, with all major insurers committing to reimburse accordingly. And it's all been paused anyway. Congratulations!
We shall see what happens with the state based initiatives
But unless HHS/DOJ Appeals the decision in Boston, the state changes won't even be necessary. Its like Kennedy's changes never existed..
By law, yes. But the confusion and uncertainties created are very real - which was part of the goal.
Agreed
You neglected to add many achievements - I listed 23 in total. You've got lots more to add.
How does your list of 23 compare with Maha Wins - https://www.mahaaction.org/maha-wins? I feel like there are a zillions wins simply because someone care & lies are being overturned with Truth.
Here you go - https://www.mahaaction.org/legislative-tracker
Nice!
Have a nice day
That explains a lot. Skyhorse Lyons founded himself a tax exempt 501(c)4 called MAHA Action to milk this all, and you all. Of course ...
As opposed to you getting paid to troll with only lies.
Stefanie - You, Robert, and everyone involved are absolutely killing it! To hear President Trump say, "MAHA is a big deal" was yuge! (intentionally stealing Bernie's next-favorite word to "billianaires" word). Your ability to prepare Robert for some of the most despicable attacks against him and HHS has not gone unnoticed. Those who tried the "gotcha" attacks were quickly squelched by Robert's well-prepared factually-laden responses. That does not happen by accident.
My own personal barometer to MAHA's success is the ration of positive responses to my Make America Healthy Again hat is way up - even here in the deep-blue Berkshires of Massachusetts. Thank you for putting together this laundry list of MAHA wins. I encourage everyone to share this with their friends, family, and communities on and offline. It's important for the Midterms - we need to keep our ranking member friends and foes holding the short end of the stick!
Hope you caught at least a couple of the 7 Hearings RFKjr was involved with in recent weeks.
Thanks, Bobby for helping us be healthy!
Except for something is that right when a veteran who received a star on her and did a lot for NASA and government projects and he's 91 years old. And the medication doesn't help if it puts him deeper into dementia. And then he's supposed to go to his family and he is later recovering from. Negligence of a person who is supposed to do Rehabilitation. And failed do it leaving them with a sore on the back of them and he dies from it. A serious infection that required surgery.
All good news and steps in the right direction. When will Suramin be looked at for people with autism? RFK JR. calls it an epidemic … where is the effort to treat it??
Good but barely a scratch on the surface. After a year, essentially the conversation has started, but so much of this is relatively lame and so many key things remain unaddressed.