By Erin Schumaker

The former speaker once wanted to double the NIH budget, but now backs House Republicans’ proposed cut.

Mandy Cohen’s experience parrying GOP assaults is seen as a key attribute she’ll need in leading the CDC.

Mandy Cohen’s experience parrying GOP assaults is seen as a key attribute she’ll need in leading the CDC.

Mandy Cohen’s experience parrying GOP assaults is seen as a key attribute she’ll need in leading the CDC.

Mandy Cohen’s experience parrying GOP assaults is seen as a key attribute she’ll need in leading the CDC.

Mandy Cohen’s experience parrying GOP assaults is seen as a key attribute she’ll need in leading the CDC.

Mandy Cohen’s experience parrying GOP assaults is seen as a key attribute she’ll need in leading the CDC.

Monica Bertagnolli will oversee billions in research grants if she’s confirmed to head the National Institutes of Health.

Monica Bertagnolli will oversee billions in research grants if she’s confirmed to head the National Institutes of Health.

Monica Bertagnolli will oversee billions in research grants if she’s confirmed to head the National Institutes of Health.

Monica Bertagnolli will oversee billions in research grants if she’s confirmed to head the National Institutes of Health.