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NEWS: After @EdLaborCmte invited @CDCgov Dir., Redfield to testify on how schools can #reopensafely, cmte chair @BobbyScott says @WhiteHouse is now blocking Redfield’s testimony Image
In statement, @BobbyScott called the move “alarming” adding, “This lack of transparency does a great disservice to the many communities across the country facing difficult decisions about reopening schools this fall.” edlabor.house.gov/media/press-re…
The move comes as @CDCgov has delayed releasing its guidance for schools reopening practices. The guidance was originally supposed to come out this week. cbsnews.com/news/cdc-delay…

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