The White House has withdrawn Dave Weldon’s nomination for the position of Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to sources familiar with the matter.
The White House has decided to withdraw the nomination of Dave Weldon for the position of Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to sources briefed on the matter, the move comes after a period of scrutiny and discussions surrounding the nomination. While the specifics of the withdrawal remain unclear, the decision highlights ongoing challenges in filling key public health leadership roles. This development marks another shift in the Biden administration's efforts to address the leadership of crucial health agencies.
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