Senate health panel confirms Trump picks for CDC director and pandemic preparedness chief
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The Senate health committee approved two Trump administration nominees for key health positions on Thursday.
Erica Schwartz was confirmed as CDC director with bipartisan support from all Republicans and Democrat Tim Kaine, while other Democrats opposed.
Sean Kaufman was confirmed as assistant secretary for preparedness and response despite opposition from all Democrats; his confirmation followed a contentious hearing over past comments questioning vaccine safety.
The approvals were hailed as a win for the Trump administration and for RFK Jr., who had backed the nominations.
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Original headline: “Key Senate panel backs Trump’s picks for CDC, pandemic preparedness”
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