(NPR) Ousted Scientist Says His Pandemic Warnings Were Dismissed As 'Commotion'

Ousted Scientist Says His Pandemic Warnings Were Dismissed As 'Commotion'

Richard Bright arrives to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health on Thursday.



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Ousted Scientist Says His Pandemic Warnings Were Dismissed As 'Commotion'

Whistleblower Rick Bright testified that he raised alarms about critical supply shortages early on. The House panel is now hearing from a mask producer who also says he warned there would be issues.