Dr. Schwartz Nears CDC Leadership | Lincoln News

Dr. Erica Schwartz is one step away from leading the CDC after a narrow Senate committee vote—13 to 10—with surprising bipartisan support. Lawmakers grilled her on handling political pressure around vaccines, and while initial skepticism lingered, committee chair Bill Cassidy now backs her independence. Her military public health background and past leadership roles signal strong credentials, especially as the CDC’s credibility hangs in the balance following past controversies like Susan Monarez’s firing. The full Senate’s vote looms, with the nation watching to see if she’ll uphold scientific integrity amid political turbulence. 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/5bbf33720e4d30bb