Susan Monarez, Fired C.D.C. Director, to Testify About Her Clash With Kennedy

Susan Monarez, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is set to testify before a Senate health committee about her clash with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Monarez, who was fired from her position, will provide her perspective on the disagreement. According to the article, Monarez will depict Kennedy as someone who is deeply committed to his own beliefs and largely disinterested in the input of government scientists. The hearing is expected to shed light on the tension between Monarez and the Health Secretary, and the circumstances surrounding her dismissal from the CDC. The article suggests that the hearing will offer a glimpse into the dynamics within the administration and the decision-making process that led to Monarez's termination. The testimony is likely to be closely watched, as it may reveal important insights into the current state of the federal government's approach to public health issues.