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Senate committee holds Fauci in contempt of Congress

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The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions at last week's hearing, with Republicans arguing he improperly invoked his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination.

The GOP-led panel approved the resolution 8-5, with every Democrat opposed and two more voting no by proxy.


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