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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

VP debate news - live: CDC says Pence not a ‘close contact’ of Trump and clears him for debate after negative tests

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Mike Pence and Kamala Harris take part in vice presidential debate

The historic vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris is underway and could be the most significant event of its type in American history.

The Democratic VP nominees are face-to-face for the first time in Salt Lake City in what is billed as the most anticipated clash between two running mates in recent memory.

The debate was given approval to go ahead after both candidates returned negative coronavirus tests on Wednesday, and the CDC said Pence was not a "close contact" of Donald Trump.

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