US Senate panel backs Trump’s CDC nominee after tense hearing

By: Shauneen Miranda

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: July 30, 2026

Words: 314

Last Updated: 7 hours, 10 minutes ago

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WASHINGTON — Dr. Erica Schwartz got a step closer in her bid to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after a key U.S. Senate panel propelled her nomination to the Senate floor Thursday.

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted, 13-10, to advance Schwartz’s nomination with all GOP members backing her bid. President Donald Trump nominated Schwartz in April.

Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia was the only Democrat on the …

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