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July 23, 2026
Senate Committee Delays Vote on Nominee Sean Kaufman
- The Senate Health Committee postponed a vote on Sean Kaufman's nomination to lead the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.
- Chair Bill Cassidy expressed concerns about Kaufman's previous statements regarding vaccines during the confirmation hearing.
- Kaufman admitted to controversial remarks about Covid-19 vaccines and the CDC, raising doubts about his nomination.
2 Sources
- Vote on health emergency preparedness nominee delayedJul 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM · Politico
- Cassidy cites autism website change in support of CDC nomineeJul 23, 2026 at 11:04 PM · The Hill