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Discussion Thread: Dr. Rick Bright Testifies Before House Energy and Commerce Panel – 05/14/2020 | Live - 10:00am EDT - Politics

Discussion Thread: Dr. Rick Bright Testifies Before House Energy and Commerce Panel – 05/14/2020 | Live - 10:00am EDT - Politics


Discussion Thread: Dr. Rick Bright Testifies Before House Energy and Commerce Panel – 05/14/2020 | Live - 10:00am EDT

Posted: 14 May 2020 06:44 AM PDT

Rick Bright, the recent director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) who says he was removed from his job, testifies before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee.

Read Dr. Bright's prepared opening statement here


The hearing is scheduled to begin at 10:00am EDT. You can watch live online on

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