Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director, filling nearly year-long vacancy
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The U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday with a 51-44 vote. Her confirmation concludes a vacancy that lasted nearly one year and establishes her as the second permanent leader of the agency during the current administration.
Schwartz assumes leadership of the public health agency following a period of significant organizational instability. The CDC has recently experienced substantial staffing reductions, including layoffs and resignations, alongside ongoing internal leadership turmoil.
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