CDC Windows Show Damage from Recent Attack

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Old windows at the CDC still show damage from an attack. New windows are being made and replaced, but it takes time.

A man shot many times at the CDC building in August. About 150 windows broke, but no CDC staff got hurt.

Patrick Joseph White was the man who fired the shots. A police officer, David Rose, died during this sad event.

Many workers were not happy with Health Secretary Kennedy Jr. He visited quickly but did not talk to CDC staff.

Secretary Kennedy had shared many false ideas about vaccines. The CDC entrance will be named after Officer Rose to honor him.

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What happened to the windows at the CDC?

Old windows at the CDC still show damage from an attack.

Who was the man that shot at the CDC?

Patrick Joseph White was the man who fired the shots.

Why were workers unhappy with Health Secretary Kennedy Jr.?

Many workers were not happy because he visited quickly but did not talk to CDC staff.

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