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Thu Jul 9, 2020, 07:05 PM Jul 2020

Medical group gave over $150k to GOP lawmakers who dismiss virus science



By Josh Israel -July 9, 2020 2:01 PM

The American Medical Association has warned against reopening the country without following facts and science while donating to lawmakers who do just that.

The American Medical Association's political action committee has given more than $150,000 over the past decade to lawmakers who have pushed recently for a premature end to pandemic safety measures.

The group, which calls itself "the nation's largest physician organization," released a statement in April from its president, Dr. Patrice A. Harris, urging states to "use science" and "data" in determinations about when and how to reopen their economies.

"The American Medical Association (AMA) believes decisions about public health should be made based on science, evidence and data. Scientists and public health experts continue to urge physical distancing as the most effective way to reduce the spread of COVID-19 until we have a vaccine or an effective treatment," Harris wrote. "Reducing or eliminating physical distancing policies prematurely — and without robust monitoring and testing in place — would likely result in a resurgence of COVID-19 that would inflict widespread illness and still more death."

She added that Americans "should be confident that decisions are being made with public health as the top consideration."

Published with permission of The American Independent Foundation.

https://americanindependent.com/american-medical-association-donations-gop-coronavirus-safety-measures-ted-cruz-kevin-mccarthy-devin-nunes-ama/

Okay AMA what is it, either you take your oath seriously or you don't, which is it.............
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