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Senate committee reviews Erica Schwartz's nomination to take over beleaguered CDC
The U.S. Senate committee is reviewing Dr. Erica Schwartz's nomination to lead the CDC, which has faced leadership turmoil and significant staff losses. The agency has experienced frequent leadership changes and a decline in public health authority, with recent leaders including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former acting director Susan Monarez. Previous nominees, such as David Weldon, failed to secure confirmation.
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