Erica Schwartz, Trump’s nominee for C.D.C. director, advances to full Senate vote
They publishedErica Schwartz, Trump’s Nominee for C.D.C. Director, Advances to Full Senate Vote
First reportAP News · 30 Jul, 14:40Z
Latest reportThe New York Times · 30 Jul, 15:21Z
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Why it matters
What
Erica Schwartz, Trump’s nominee for C.D.C. director, advanced after initial review to a full Senate confirmation vote.
Why
Schwartz has publicly supported childhood vaccines and would lead the nation’s public health agency if confirmed.
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The full Senate will vote on whether to confirm Schwartz as C.D.C. director.
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Summary
- Senate HELP committee advanced Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination for CDC director.
- If confirmed, she would be the 22nd director of the CDC in Atlanta.
- Questions arose about standing up to political pressure from Kennedy and Trump allies.
- Committee vote moved forward despite opposition from Sen. Bernie Sanders.
- CDC has faced 3,000+ workforce losses and ongoing leadership turmoil under Trump.