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TIMES WIRE REPORTS
President Obama has selected Dr. Thomas Frieden to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the New York Times reported. Frieden, 48, has been New York City’s health commissioner for seven years.
His appointment was expected to be announced today; he would take office next month. His appointment does not require Senate confirmation. Dr. Richard Besser has been the acting CDC director.
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