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On the recordMay 3, 2021
The CDC is a thoroughly politicized agency. Most Americans disregard their advice on things like steaks and hamburgers and beers. Increasingly they should disregard their advice when it comes to school reopening schools need to be open.
Said by
Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas
Source
msnbc.com

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Tim Cotton criticizes the CDC, suggesting that Americans should ignore its advice regarding school reopenings.

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