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The Senate hearing was not merely a theoretical debate; it led to a gripping discussion with witnesses, including Michael Shellenberger, who emphasized the need for transparency surrounding USAID's financial activities. He pointed out the implications of USAID's funding practices, especially considering recent controversies related to the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origins of COVID-19. Shellenberger raised the alarm regarding the funding's potential role in advancing risky research and the perceived cover-ups surrounding these expenditures.