Key Republican Senator Says He Will Support Erica Schwartz for C.D.C. Director
Sheryl Gay Stolberg / nytimes - Senator Bill Cassidy, who is believed to hold the deciding vote in the Senate health committee for Dr. Erica Schwartz’s confirmation, had declined for days to say whether he would back her.
AI Summary: A leading Republican senator announced support for Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination to lead the CDC, bolstering bipartisan momentum amid a contentious confirmation process. The endorsement could smooth Senate consideration by narrowing opposition and signaling pragmatic cooperation on public health leadership.
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