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White House withdraws CDC director nomination

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The White House withdrew its nomination of Dr. Dave Weldon to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The withdrawal came shortly before a confirmation hearing was scheduled on Thursday.

The former Florida lawmaker and physician reportedly received a White House phone call telling him he did not have enough votes to be confirmed.

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