‘Was it a mistake, YES or NO?' Sen Moreno grills Hawaii Gov. over COVID lockdowns & school closures
Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) grilled Governor Josh Green during a fiery Senate Subcommittee hearing on COVID-era policies. In a tense exchange, Moreno demands accountability for Hawaii's school closures during the pandemic, accusing Green and other officials of inflicting generational harm on children.
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- Time of India
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Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Indian Express
Special focus on ensuring women's safety, tackling cybercrime: Uttar Pradesh DGP
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- Time of India
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