Paul Grills Fired CDC Director on Vaccines
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Senator Rand Paul questioned former CDC Director Susan Monarez's dismissal, alleging it stemmed from her resistance to firing staff advocating for six-month-old COVID-19 vaccinations. Paul challenged Monarez on the efficacy of childhood COVID-19 and hepatitis B vaccines. Monarez countered that she didn't refuse to fire anyone and that the CDC provides evidence-based recommendations, not mandates. Monarez, confirmed by the Senate in July, was replaced by Jim O'Neill after clashing with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policies.
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