Dr. Erica Schwartz Confirmed for CDC | Concord News

Dr. Erica Schwartz is confirmed as CDC director — a major win for public health leadership after a heated confirmation battle, with 51 votes to 44. Despite tough questioning over political pressure and vaccine policy, key lawmakers including Senate Chair Bill Cassidy supported her, while only Senator Tim Kaine voted yes among Democrats. With a stellar background in the Navy and Public Health Service — including rear admiral rank and top roles in the Coast Guard and as deputy surgeon general — she’s now poised to lead America’s most critical health agency through uncertain times. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ad1df7ba5a03715