What position is being replaced?
director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Who is he replacing?
William Gimson
Why is he being replaced?
William Gimson will return to his position
What was his position?
the CDC's chief operating officer
Have there been resignations in the agency?
yes
When?
January 20
When does the new person start at the agency?
noon on January 20
Is there a new permanent person for the job?
Yes
who?
Sen. Tom Daschle
What was Besser doing when he found out he had a new job?
seeing patients
What does he do other than provide healthcare for children?
heads the CDC bioterrorism preparedness division