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After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about 'chilling effect' on public health

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Ari Daniel
After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about 'chilling effect' on public health
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Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing regarding COVID-19 origins, leading to threats of contempt charges from Sen. Rand Paul. Observers worry that the aggressive political scrutiny of public health officials will discourage future talent from entering the field.

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