Sen. Patty Murray Forms Expert Group to Study CDC Protections

Sen. Patty Murray is assembling experts to examine ways to protect the CDC from political interference.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 7, 2026 at 2:45 PM EDT

Sen. Patty Murray Forms Expert Group to Study CDC Protections

Sen. Patty Murray is forming a group of experts to study how to shield the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from political interference.

Murray previously chaired the Senate health committee. The effort focuses on protections for the public health agency.

Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times

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