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Why are CDC employees resigning?

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CDC employees are resigning due to the loss of scientific integrity, politicization of the agency, and concerns that ideology is overriding science, which they believe weakens the nation's ability to respond to public health threats.

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Why CDC employees are resigning in protest after director's ouster

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  • CDC director Susan Monterrez was fired for refusing to approve directives she considered unscientific. 6s
  • Four top CDC officials resigned following Monterrez's dismissal. 18s
  • Resigning officials cited a loss of scientific integrity and leadership at the agency. 48s
  • Concerns were raised about the politicization of the CDC and weakened public health preparedness. 54s
  • Officials stated their resignations were meant to signal serious risks to the nation's public health defenses. 1m 34s
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Why CDC employees are resigning in protest after director's ouster
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CBS America
5 hours ago
Why CDC employees are resigning in protest after director's ouster

CDC employees cite loss of scientific integrity, lack of scientific leadership, and the weaponization of the agency as reasons for resigning.

Turmoil at CDC after top officials are fired or resign
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CBS America
5 hours ago
Turmoil at CDC after top officials are fired or resign

Officials resigned in protest, stating that political interference is overriding scientific decision-making at the CDC.

New CDC director fired only weeks into the role
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Reuters
21 hours ago
New CDC director fired only weeks into the role

A senior official said the CDC's vaccination recommendations were putting young Americans and pregnant women at risk, prompting resignations.

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