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On the recordSeptember 17, 2025
Putting a gag order on a CDC director and directing her not to speak to those who have confirmed her and to whom she is responsible for oversight is a very serious matter.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine criticizes the restrictions placed on the CDC director's communication.

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