Cassidy cites autism website change in support of CDC nominee

Healthcare PRESENTED BY The Big Story Cassidy cites autism website change in support of CDC nominee Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), picked up a key endorsement from Senate Health Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Thursday. Natasha Kaiser During her confirmation hearing last week, Cassidy grew frustrated when Schwartz dodged questions about whether she could protect the agency from political meddling and stand up to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. if he asked her to take action that was not supported by scientific evidence. But Cassidy, who lost a primary election to a challenger backed by President Trump, said he now trusts that Schwartz will make the right decisions. “I’m conf