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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-20T19:48:26.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.wired.com",
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  "textContent": "A 2023 law championed by Republicans requires the CDC have a director confirmed by the Senate. For months, though, it's had only acting directors—and the White House won't say when that will change.",
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