E&C Asks HHS Inspector General To Investigate Political Interference at CDC

House Energy & Commerce Democratic leaders asked the HHS Inspector General to investigate possible political interference into the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 response following multiple reports of political appointees attempting to edit and delay scientific reports and conflicting messages from CDC and other parts of the administration. Energy & Commerce Chair Frank Pallone (NJ), health subcommittee Chair Anna Eshoo (CA), and oversight & investigations subcommittee Chair Diana DeGette (CO) wrote to HHS Principal Deputy Inspector General Christi...