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Rest assured, the new CDC director thinks ‘abortion surveillance’ is essential

An exchange between Dr Erica Schwartz and Senator Josh Hawley during her confirmation hearing is alarming

Rest assured, the new CDC director thinks ‘abortion surveillance’ is essential

TL;DR

  • Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed as the new director of the CDC, becoming the first Black woman to hold the position.
  • During her confirmation hearing, Schwartz stated that 'abortion surveillance is absolutely a critical component' of the CDC's work, in response to questioning from Senator Josh Hawley.
  • Critics worry that Schwartz's emphasis on abortion surveillance could lead to the weaponization of public health data to criminalize patients and providers.
  • The article also briefly mentions other news items, including an acting attorney general's pledge to roll back abortion access, a ruling on clergy reporting in Arizona, theories on method acting, the death of a TikTok cancer influencer, a UN report on miscarriages in Gaza, and a cat surviving a fire.

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