Dr. Schwartz Confirmed for CDC Leadership | Lincoln News

Dr. Erica Schwartz is confirmed as CDC director in a 51-44 Senate vote, marking a pivotal moment for America’s top public health agency amid vaccine policy scrutiny. Her July confirmation hearing drew intense bipartisan questioning over political independence, yet she won key support including from GOP chair Senator Bill Cassidy — with only Democrat Tim Kaine backing her. A decorated Navy rear admiral and former Coast Guard chief medical officer, Dr. Schwartz brings deep military and public health experience to lead the CDC through its most complex challenges yet. 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/601393e9a63070b5