Susan Monarez Faces Senate Questions on CDC Vaccine Policies

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Susan Monarez wants to lead the CDC. She spoke to senators about vaccines and science. She did not answer questions about cuts to the CDC programs.

Monarez said the secretary is doing important work. She spoke to a Senate committee. This committee will decide if she can lead the CDC.

Monarez is the first CDC director needing Senate approval. She was named for the job in March. She used to lead a research agency and is a scientist.

Monarez said she was not part of the CDC cuts. She wants to keep important programs going. Some senators were not happy with her answers.

Monarez was asked about changes made by Robert Kennedy Jr. He fired a vaccine committee. Monarez said she supports vaccines and clear science.

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Who wants to lead the CDC?

Susan Monarez wants to lead the CDC.

What did Monarez say about vaccines?

Monarez said she supports vaccines and clear science.

What will the Senate committee decide?

The Senate committee will decide if Monarez can lead the CDC.

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