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17 Jul, 5 tweets, 3 min read
JUST IN: 3 members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus who are temporarily staying in Washington after leaving the Lone Star State this week to block passage of a new Republican-backed elections law have tested positive for COVID-19.
People familiar with the situation tell @adam_brew and me that one member tested positive Friday night and two more today.

All were fully vaccinated — a requirement for participation on the trip.
The @TexasHDC confirms the 3 COVID cases in a statement: “This is a sober reminder that COVID is still with us, and though vaccinations offer tremendous protection, we still must take necessary precautions.”
MORE INFO HERE: 3 Texas House Democrats staying in DC test positive for #COVID19. The caucus has plans to head back to Texas. Our latest with @adam_brew: cbsnews.com/news/texas-dem…
UPDATE: @VP’s office says because Harris met with @TexasHDC on Tuesday and members tested positive Friday/Saturday, the VP and her team “do not need to be tested or quarantined.”

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