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Rules Committee advances Dr. Erica Pan for state public health officer as senators press on pandemic lessons, federal funding and messaging
Summary
The committee voted to send Dr. Erica Pan’s confirmation to the full Senate after questions about federal funding levels, vaccine programs and how the Department of Public Health will improve communications and support for local health jurisdictions.
The Senate Rules Committee on Wednesday advanced Dr. Erica Pan’s nomination to continue as California’s state public health officer and director of the California Department of Public Health, moving the nomination to the full Senate after questions from members about pandemic‑era decisions, looming federal funding cuts and how the department will rebuild public trust.
Dr. Erica Pan, who has served as state epidemiologist and deputy director for the center for infectious diseases, defended the state’s use of pandemic tools and emphasized two priorities if confirmed:…
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