Schwartz confirmed as CDC director after bungling confirmation hearing
The US Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the CDC following a contentious confirmation hearing. Despite her strong professional qualifications, her performance during the hearing raised concerns about her ability to navigate political pressure from the current administration.
Why it matters
The appointment is critical for the stability of the CDC, which has faced significant leadership turnover and political friction regarding public health policy.
Failing up Schwartz confirmed as CDC director after bungling confirmation hearing Schwartz is well-qualified for the role, but crashed and burned in Senate hearing.
8 Erica G. Schwartz, M.D., J.D., M.P.H. Credit: Wikipedia | HHS Erica G. Schwartz, M.D., J.D., M.P.H. Credit: Wikipedia | HHS Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav In a 51–44 vote Wednesday, the US Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, despite failing miserably to convince senators last month that she could stand up to anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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