Senate confirms Erica Schwartz as new CDC leader
Summary
The Senate has approved Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is the first time in nearly a year that the CDC will have an official leader.Key Facts
- Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday.
- The vote was 51 in favor and 44 against, mostly along party lines.
- Senator Tim Kaine was the only Democrat who voted against her confirmation.
- The CDC has been without an official director for almost a year.
- Dr. Schwartz will now lead the CDC, a key U.S. public health agency.
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