A Trump administration nominee talks abortion VERBATIM: Dr. Erica Schwartz is the president’s selection to head the Centers for Disease Control and during confirmation hearings this month he said it’s important for the agency to get accurate and exhaustive data on abortion. Asked by Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley about CDC data shortfalls Dr. Schwartz […]
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A Trump administration nominee talks abortion
A Trump administration nominee talks abortion
VERBATIM: Dr. Erica Schwartz is the president’s selection to head the Centers for Disease Control and during confirmation hearings this month he said it’s important for the agency to get accurate and exhaustive data on abortion. Asked by Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley about CDC data shortfalls Dr. Schwartz said “Senator, you have my commitment. Abortion surveillance is an absolutely critical component of what the agency is currently doing.” MH REPORTING