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HEALTHAug 5 · 19:07 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency

The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director in a 51-44 vote, making her the agency's 22nd leader. The CDC has faced political interference and workforce losses, with Schwartz becoming the third Trump nominee for the role in 18 months. Previous nominees included Dr. David Weldon and Susan Monarez, both of whom failed to secure long-term positions.

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