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The Fired C.D.C. Director Testifies

The Fired C.D.C. Director Testifies

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For weeks, fights have been escalating between top scientists at
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the health
secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., culminating in his accusation
that the agency’s top official, Dr. Susan Monarez, was
untrustworthy.

Dr. Monarez went before a Senate committee on Wednesday to give
her side of the story.

Sheryl Gay Stolberg, who covers health policy for The New York
Times, discusses the testimony and the rift that the hearing
exposed within the Republican Party over how far to go to support
Mr. Kennedy and his vaccine agenda.

Guest: Sheryl Gay Stolberg, a correspondent
based in Washington who covers health policy for The Times.

Background reading:

The fired C.D.C. director described clashes with Mr. Kennedy
and turmoil at the agency.

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