Susan Monarez Faces Daunting Challenges as C.D.C. Director

The agency’s new leader must contend with reduced budgets, mass layoffs, political tumult and a boss determined to reshape public health.

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Senate Confirms Susan Monarez as C.D.C. Director

Dr. Monarez, who has been the acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since President Trump took office, was the president’s second pick for the job.

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