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White House withdraws Trump's pick Dave Weldon as CDC director pick

The White House withdrew Dave Weldon's nomination for director of the CDC ahead of a Senate hearing, marking a setback for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda.
The withdrawal occurred amid a measles outbreak that has killed two and infected over 250 people in Texas and New Mexico, mostly unvaccinated individuals.
Republican Senator Patty Murray criticized Weldon's consideration, stating he should not have been under consideration during a measles outbreak.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya's nomination to lead NIH advanced through a Senate committee despite Democratic opposition, marking a significant moment in his career as his skepticism about pandemic measures is debated.

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Trump withdraws CDC director nomination just before Senate hearing

Dr. David Weldon was considered close with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. health secretary and one of the nation’s leading anti-vaccine activists.

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Trump Withdraws Nominee For CDC Director Dave Weldon

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

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Dave Weldon Cites Two GOP Senators Over Withdrawn Nomination For CDC Director * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle

Dr. Dave Weldon's nomination as CDC director was abruptly withdrawn, citing concerns from two GOP senators. Discover the behind-the-scenes drama that led to this controversial decision and the implications for public health leadership.

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