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Coronavirus Special Report: The debate over masks comes to Congress

Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., joined by other House Freedom Caucus members, speaks during a news conference at the Capitol on July 9.
Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., joined by other House Freedom Caucus members, speaks during a news conference at the Capitol on July 9. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)

In tonight’s episode, we examine how a congressman testing positive for the coronavirus has highlighted a split between Democrats and Republicans. And Rep. G.K. Butterfield, a member of the House Administration Committee, discusses his thoughts on wearing a mask in Congress and some of the challenges that COVID-19 poses to voters. 

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