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Texas' lieutenant governor criticizes Fauci as cases surge

| July 1, 2020 9:03 AM

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As confirmed coronavirus case levels in Texas continue surging to record highs, Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the nation's top infectious disease expert “doesn't know what he's talking about” as Patrick defends the state's handling of the pandemic.

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