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Senate confirms Trump pick Erica Schwartz as new CDC director
Schwartz, president’s third pick to lead top US public health agency, confirmed in 51-44 Senate vote
TL;DR
- Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed by the US Senate as the director of the CDC.
- The confirmation vote was 51-44, largely along party lines, with one Democrat supporting her.
- Schwartz is the Trump administration's third nominee to lead the CDC.
- She addressed concerns about maintaining scientific consensus on vaccines during her confirmation hearing.
- Schwartz previously served as deputy surgeon general during Trump's first term.
- Previous nominees David Weldon and Susan Monarez did not permanently hold the position.