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The president nominated Monarez after pulling his first choice, Dave Weldon, due to a lack of support. Advocates hope Monarez can be a voice for science.
Susan Monarez is President Donald Trump’s second pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but she may not face the same backlash as his first choice.
Trump said Monday he is nominating Monarez to the post, which requires Senate confirmation. Monarez has been serving as the acting CDC director since January.
The president announced his choice of Monarez just days after the White House withdrew the nomination of Dave Weldon, MD, a physician and former congressman, when it was clear he lacked support. Weldon drew heavy scrutiny for some of his...
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