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March 13, 2025, 10:27 a.m. ET

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White House Withdraws Nominee for C.D.C. Director

The withdrawal of Dr. Dave Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came just before his Senate confirmation hearing. He has questioned the safety of the measles vaccine.

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