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CDC Director on RFK Jr. Influence

Updated 2026-09-18 23:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Erica Schwartz, the new CDC director, said she would not be afraid to disagree with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a significant influence over health policies. The statement highlights internal tensions within the agency.

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Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare   The Big Story CDC director says RFK Jr. has final say In her first interview since taking leadership of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Erica Schwartz told Atlanta News First that she isn’t afraid to disagre
2026-09-18 23:08 UTC
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