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Chris Selley: Finally, a pandemic-era leader admits people deserve an inquiry after some ‘insane’ reactions
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California governor describes some COVID-era restrictions as 'insane, in hindsight'
- California governor describes some COVID-era restrictions as 'insane, in hindsight'
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- Chris Selley: Finally, a pandemic-era leader admits people deserve an inquiry after some ‘insane’ reactions
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