An exchange between Dr Erica Schwartz and Senator Josh Hawley during her confirmation hearing is alarming

Schwartz brings new leadership to an agency without a director for nearly a year

Dr. Erica Schwartz has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The US Senate voted 51 to 44 on Wednesday to confirm Erica Schwartz as CDC director.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a full-time leader in almost a year