Democrat kills JD Vance’s anti-mask bill, says health officials should have 'freedom to make those decisions'
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Sen. Ed Markey killed Sen. JD Vance's attempt to force through his anti-masking legislation on Thursday, arguing public health officials needed freedom to decide what is best for their communities.
Just one senator’s objection is enough to foil a unanimous consent vote – in this case, Markey stood to oppose it. He called the bill a "red herring" and accused the GOP of caring for "gimmicks over people." Elizabeth Elkind is a reporter for Fox News Digital focused on Congress as well as the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and politics. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
He broadly conceded the possibility of future mask mandates – and said Americans should once again defer to public health officials on the matter. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com
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