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Fauci Contempt Vote in Senate | Oakland News
The Senate is poised to vote on whether Dr. Anthony Fauci can be held in contempt for refusing to answer committee questions about his pandemic role — a move spearheaded by Senator Rand Paul, who argues it’s not about policy but about setting a precedent for congressional witness compliance. Fauci claims he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights out of fear of criminal charges, citing Paul’s public threats to jail him. The committee’s vote today could send the case to the U.S. Attorney’s office, bypassing the full Senate — a dramatic step that could reshape how Congress handles testimony and…
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