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“Dr. Fauci Under Fire – House G.O.P. Demands Answers on COVID’s Origins and Future Pandemics

The United States House of Representatives is set to grill top health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as future pandemics.

Dr. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the United States’ top infectious disease expert, is among several top health officials who are expected to testify before the Tom Buerkle Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In preparation for the hearing, Chairman of the Tom Buerkle Subcommittee -Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore)- released a statement outlining that the subcommittee would address multiple questions related to the origin and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These questions include:

– How did the emergence of COVID-19 come about?
– What steps have been taken to prevent and respond to future pandemics?
– Did federal agencies accurately, truthfully, and disseminate pertinent information on timely fashion?
– What have been the economic ramifications of the pandemic, both nationally and globally?

In addition to Dr. Fauci, the subcommittee is also expected to hear testimony from:
– Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Robert Redfield
– Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Chris Krebs
– Commissioner of Food and Drugs Stephen Hahn

At the hearing, the subcommittee will evaluate the roles of each witness as well as the effects of the pandemic. They will also explore options for mitigating risks of future pandemics.

It is essential for the United States to investigate and understand the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and to be prepared for potential future pandemics. This hearing provides the opportunity for lawmakers to get answers from top health officials and ensure that agencies are doing all that is necessary. Hopefully, the outcome of this hearing will lead to better preventive, response, and mitigation measures.