Former CDC Director Susan Monarez and her deputy will testify before the Senate on September 17th regarding their ouster. Their removal followed disagreements with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his vaccine policy changes, including cancelled contracts, altered recommendations, and a revamped vaccine advisory committee. Monarez alleges she was fired for refusing to rubber-stamp unscientific vaccine policies, a claim Kennedy denies. The hearing, led by Senator Bill Cassidy, aims to investigate the situation and ensure children's health remains prioritized.

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