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CDC aims to increase political control over scientific publications
statnews.com • • health
Key Points:
- The CDC is considering creating a new Executive Advisory, Science, and Operations Unit that would oversee scientific publications and briefings, increasing political appointees' control over agency information.
- This new office would report directly to the CDC chief of staff, Matthew Buzzelli, centralizing oversight of key scientific communications.
- Efforts to secure funding for the office have been ongoing but unsuccessful so far, leaving the proposal in a state of uncertainty.
- In April, the CDC sought contractors to support the establishment of this office, indicating preliminary steps toward its creation despite the lack of formal approval.
