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Where Things Stand: Half Of House GOPers Are Fueling Vax Skepticism

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 13: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) speaks to reporters as he leaves a House Republican caucus candidate forum held to replace outgoing conference chair, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) at the Capitol on May 1... WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 13: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) speaks to reporters as he leaves a House Republican caucus candidate forum held to replace outgoing conference chair, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) at the Capitol on May 13, 2021 in Washington, DC. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is campaigning to replace Cheney, who was removed from her leadership role for speaking out against former President Donald Trump. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) MORE LESS
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July 23, 2021 1:12 p.m.

Some are staying silent. Others think it’s none of your business. A handful are shamelessly promoting anti-vax rhetoric.

Half of House Republicans will not share their vaccination status, or openly refuse to get the shot.

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