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RFK Jr. deputy Jim O’Neill picked to temporarily lead CDC after former head Susan Monarez’s ouster

RFK Jr. deputy Jim O’Neill picked to temporarily lead CDC after former head Susan Monarez’s ouster

Jim O’Neill has been chosen to serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a source familiar with the matter confirmed Thursday — one day after the CDC’s Senate-confirmed leader was ousted. A former tech investor, O’Neill currently serves as deputy secretary of Health and Human Services, working under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. CBS …

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Fired CDC chief Susan Monarez refuses to step down, defying White House | Trump administration

Fired CDC chief Susan Monarez refuses to step down, defying White House | Trump administration

A stand-off over the firing of the Susan Monarez, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has deepened, with Monarez’s lawyers claiming she will not depart unless the president himself removes her. Monarez, an infectious disease specialist who was confirmed as CDC chief just a month ago, was fired on Wednesday, according to a statement from …

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CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez is being ousted just weeks into her tenure

CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez is being ousted just weeks into her tenure

Facebook Tweet Email Link Dr. Susan Monarez, who was sworn in as director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on July 31, is being ousted, according to three sources familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition that they not be named because they were not authorized to share the information. Her departure leaves the agency …

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Trump goes after Susan Collins for her voting record – Politico

Trump goes after Susan Collins for her voting record  Politico Susan Collins navigates Trump land mines with reelection bid looming  The Hill Susan Collins Isn’t Worried — Even Though Maine Is Blue on Paper  Bloomberg.com Exclusive / Collins pushes White House on spending cuts  Semafor Susan Collins faces heat from the right  Punchbowl News Source link

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Dr. Susan Monarez steps into director’s role at CDC

CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez is being ousted just weeks into her tenure

Federal agencies Vaccines Chronic diseases Disability issues See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Dr. Susan Monarez will be sworn in as director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday, and she’s taking the reins at a perilous time for the agency. The CDC has lost nearly a quarter of its staff since January, thanks to …

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Dr. Susan Monarez confirmed to lead CDC

Dr. Susan Monarez confirmed to lead CDC

Federal agencies Congressional news Vaccines Water availability See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Dr. Susan Monarez was confirmed to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday in a 52-47 Senate vote. Monarez, a microbiologist and infectious disease expert who has served across several federal health agencies over the years, was the CDC’s deputy director from …

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Senate confirms Susan Monarez as CDC director. Here’s what she’s said about vaccines, fluoride and more.

Senate confirms Susan Monarez as CDC director. Here’s what she’s said about vaccines, fluoride and more.

The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday along party lines, 51 to 47, to confirm Susan Monarez as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  President Trump nominated her for the role in March, praising her as “an incredible mother and dedicated public servant” who “understands the importance of protecting our children, our communities, and our future.”  CDC …

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CDC Director Susan Monarez confirmed by Senate : Shots

CDC Director Susan Monarez confirmed by Senate : Shots

The Senate confirmed Susan Monarez as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images After months weathering staffing cuts and disease outbreaks without an official leader, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finally has a new director. The Senate confirmed Susan Monarez, a health scientist and …

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Booker Prize Nominees Include Novels by Kiran Desai, Katie Kitamura and Susan Choi – The New York Times

Booker Prize Nominees Include Novels by Kiran Desai, Katie Kitamura and Susan Choi  The New York Times Most global Booker prize longlist in a decade features Kiran Desai and Tash Aw  The Guardian Booker Prize winner Kiran Desai is up for the award again with a long-awaited novel  WTOP Booker prize longlist 2025: our critic’s verdict  The Times Here are the 13 books that …

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