"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is in turmoil after Susan Monarez, the newly confirmed director of the public health agency, was abruptly fired Wednesday night following a reported behind-the-scenes clash with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. over vaccine policy. Monarez's ouster was followed by other top CDC officials who resigned due to the agency's direction under the Trump administration."
"With the nation's top public health agency appearing to spiral out of control, many Democrats called for an investigation into Monarez's ouster, and some demanded Kennedy's resignation. But Bill Cassidy, the Louisiana senator and licensed physician, whose key vote ensured Kennedy's confirmation to lead HHS, was a bit less forceful. In the immediate aftermath of Monarez's firing, Cassidy wrote on social media that "These high profile departures will require oversight by the HELP Committee,""
Susan Monarez, the newly confirmed CDC director, was abruptly fired following a reported clash with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Several top CDC officials resigned, citing concerns about the agency's direction under the Trump administration. Democrats called for an investigation and some demanded Kennedy's resignation. Senator Bill Cassidy, whose vote helped confirm Kennedy, called for HELP Committee oversight but did not specify actions. Cassidy asked that the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices postpone its September meeting, citing allegations about membership and a lack of scientific process. Kennedy previously fired all 17 ACIP members in June.
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