CDC Nominee Withdraws: Political Pressures and Vaccine Debates.


CDC Nominee Withdraws: Political Pressures and Vaccine Debates.

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CDC Nominee Withdraws: Political Pressures and Vaccine Debates.

The White House took back Dr. David Weldon's nomination to lead the CDC. They didn't think he would get enough votes from Republicans in the Senate.

Some senators were worried about Dr. Weldon's views on vaccines. They thought he might not support vaccines enough.

Dr. Weldon was upset that his nomination was withdrawn. He said he was being punished for questioning vaccines many years ago.

The CDC is a very important agency that protects Americans from diseases. They have been criticized lately for how they handled the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is the third time a Trump administration nominee didn't get a confirmation hearing. The CDC will continue to be led by Susan Monarez until a new director is confirmed.


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Why was Dr. David Weldon's nomination taken back?

They didn't think he would get enough votes from Republicans in the Senate.

What were some senators worried about regarding Dr. Weldon?

They thought he might not support vaccines enough.

How did Dr. Weldon feel about his nomination being withdrawn?

He was upset and said he was being punished for questioning vaccines many years ago.


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