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Cassidy Backs Schwartz for CDC Leadership | US News
Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health Committee, has reversed course and now backs Erica Schwartz, President Trump’s CDC nominee—despite voicing serious doubts during her confirmation hearing last week. Cassidy criticized her lack of clarity on leading the CDC independently, especially around vaccines and potential clashes with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. After further review and conversations, he now says she’s capable and that a recent HHS website update debunking the autism-vaccine link signals progress. He’s ready to support her if confirmed, though the vote is…
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