Dave Weldon Cites Two GOP Senators Over Withdrawn Nomination For CDC Director

Dr. Dave Weldon cited two GOP senators for allegedly blocking his nomination to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The White House pulled the former congressman’s nomination just before his scheduled Senate confirmation hearing.

UPDATE: CDC Director Nomination Withdrawn Moments Before Senate Confirmation Hearing

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