Hundreds of FEMA vaccination sites are opening up nationwide. Government officials say the goal is to increase vaccine access to underserved communities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga goes inside one site that’s set to open to the public in Philadelphia. Source
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Bunny Wailer, reggae luminary and Grammy winner, has died at 73
He formed The Wailers in 1963 with late superstars Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. He died Tuesday in his native Jamaica. Source
Neera Tanden removes herself from consideration for budget chief
Tanden’s confirmation appeared doomed when moderate Democrat Joe Manchin of West Virginia said he wouldn’t support her nomination, as did several moderate Republicans. Source
Neera Tanden removes herself from consideration as budget chief amid opposition
Neera Tanden, who was President Biden’s pick for the director of the Office of Management and Budget, has removed herself from consideration after it appeared likely she would not have enough support for confirmation. Source
Senate confirms Gina Raimondo as Biden’s commerce secretary
The Senate voted overwhelmingly to confirm Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo as President Biden’s commerce secretary, to help guide the economy’s recovery. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano reports. Source
Lawmakers introduce new proposal for Puerto Rico statehood
Lawmakers introduced a bill that would set up a vote for residents to decide on statehood and the election of its own senators and representatives. Source
Study links sexual harassment to higher assault risk in military
A new study from the RAND Corporation on sexual assault in the military found that troops who worked in units where there’s been sexual harassment are more likely to be sexually assaulted. Source
New York Governor Cuomo faces growing pressure to resign
There is growing pressure on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign as he faces allegations from three women, who say he sexually harassed them. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Old and young become pandemic pen pals
Young students are writing letters to their elderly pen pals to help ease their loneliness during the pandemic. Chip Reid shares their story. Source
Rohit Chopra warns of “looming problems” for homeowners
A federal ban on housing foreclosures runs through June, but it’s unclear what will happen when it ends. Source