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    <title>NPR: COVID-19 firing</title>
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      <title>An ER Doctor Lost His Job After Criticizing His Hospital On COVID-19. Now He&apos;s Suing</title>
      <description>Dr. Ming Lin was let go in March from a hospital in Bellingham, Wash., after posting criticisms and suggestions on social media. The ACLU is helping him sue for damages and job reinstatement.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 14:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/05/29/865042307/an-er-doctor-lost-his-job-after-criticizing-his-hospital-on-covid-19-now-hes-sui</link>
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      <dc:creator>Will Stone</dc:creator>
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