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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg rejects request to testify in front of seven countries’ lawmakers — but a lower-level official will appear

Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg is “unable” to testify at a rare joint hearing with lawmakers from seven countries who remain frustrated about the social media giant’s handling of misinformation online. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg rejects request to testify in front of seven countries’ lawmakers — but a lower-level official will appear Source: Washington Post

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