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Schwartz, president’s third pick to lead top US public health agency, confirmed in 51-44 Senate voteDr Erica Schwartz was confirmed by the US Senate as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a rare win for the Trump administration after a string of failed attempts to fill senior health posts. Schwartz was confirmed 51-44 by senators.
Published August 5, 2026 · Category: News
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Schwartz, president’s third pick to lead top US public health agency, confirmed in 51-44 Senate vote
Dr Erica Schwartz was confirmed by the US Senate as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a rare win for the Trump administration after a string of failed attempts to fill senior health posts.
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Schwartz was confirmed 51-44 by senators. She is Donald Trump’s third pick to run the CDC.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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Schwartz, president’s third pick to lead top US public health agency, confirmed in 51-44 Senate voteDr Erica Schwartz was confirmed by the US Senate as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a rare win for the Trump administration after a string of failed attempts to fill senior health posts.Schwartz was confirmed 51-44 by senators. She is Donald Trump’s third pick to run the CDC. Continue reading...
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