Trump-appointed CDC deputy director to resign after six months on the job
2 outlets (The Guardian US and NYT) are covering this story.
- The Guardian US reports: “Jennifer Shuford is expected to leave her post after midterm elections ‘to spend more time with my family’The deputy director and chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Preven…”
- NYT reports: “News of Dr. Jennifer Shuford’s exit comes as the C.D.C. faces criticism over its response to measles outbreaks around the country.”
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- The Guardian US: Trump-appointed CDC deputy director to resign after six months on the job
- NYT: Trump-Appointed CDC Deputy Director Jennifer Shuford Resigns After 4 Months
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