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Source: Axios
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) on Thursday called for the White House to dissolve its coronavirus task force so that health officials like Anthony Fauci and Deborah Birx are prevented from contradicting many of President Trumps "stated goals and actions" when it comes to the economy.
Why it matters: Maricopa County, part of which Biggs represents, has seen record-breaking spikes in coronavirus cases, with more than 52,000 cases and 817 deaths the highest in the state.
Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases expert, warned in congressional testimony this week that he would "not be surprised" if the U.S. begins reporting as many as 100,000 new coronavirus cases per day.
"I'm very concerned and not satisfied with what's going on because we're going in the wrong direction," Fauci testified.
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