Dr. Erica Schwartz's nomination now heads to the full Senate after lawmakers pressed her on how she would handle political influence over the agency.
One Democrat joined Republicans in advancing Dr. Erica Schwartz after a contentious confirmation hearing that centered on political pressure and vaccine policy. Finn Gomez/Getty Images
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President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cleared a hurdle in the Senate.
A former deputy surgeon general, Schwartz vowed during her confirmation hearing to “never compromise on the science.”
Trump's CDC pick Erica Schwartz clears crucial vote in Senate
