Morning Wire Covid Origins & FTC Questions Twitter | 3.9.23
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Mar 9, 2023 A Congressional hearing dives into the controversial origins of COVID-19, suggesting ties to a lab in China. Discussions are ignited over growing public support for investigating the virus's beginnings, fueled by compelling testimonies. Meanwhile, women's workforce participation is rebounding impressively post-pandemic, even as inflation impacts family dynamics. The scrutiny of journalism intensifies as the government investigates Twitter's transparency, raising crucial concerns about First Amendment rights and the future of free speech in social media.
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COVID-19 Origins Investigation
- A Congressional hearing investigated COVID-19's origins, focusing on a potential lab leak.
- Dr. Robert Redfield, former CDC Director, testified, highlighting concerns about the lab leak theory's dismissal.
Redfield's Exclusion
- Dr. Redfield was excluded from crucial meetings about COVID's origins after expressing concerns.
- Despite being the CDC director and Coronavirus Task Force member, he wasn't informed of key discussions.
Women's Workforce Comeback
- More women are returning to the workforce after pandemic-related job losses.
- Factors driving this trend include increased wages, flexible work arrangements, and inflation.