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

Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency
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The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, placing her in charge of a public health agency beleaguered by political meddling and low morale. Schwartz was confirmed in a 51-44 vote. The 54-year-old becomes the 22nd leader of...

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