For many, the key to a ‘return to normal’ may be digital vaccine passports they can carry on their smartphones. Source
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Biden pay push could lift over 1 million workers out of poverty
Federal minimum wage has been frozen at $7.25 for more than a decade, the longest period without a raise since 1938. Source
U.S. races to catch up with other countries in COVID sequencing research
The U.S. is estimated to lag behind more than 30 nations in its sequencing effort. Source
Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and 8 others charged in 2014 Flint water crisis
Nine current and former Michigan city and state officials have been charged in connection with the Flint water crisis. They have all been arraigned and are waiting for their day in court. Michigan Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud joined CBSN to explain the charges and give insight into why it took nearly 7 years to bring these charges to the defendants. Source
Congressman Adam Kinzinger on “The Takeout” – 1/15/2021
Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger of Illinois joined Major Garrett to talk about the impeachment vote, hiding in the Capitol during the insurrection as well as the Trump legacy on this week’s episode of “The Takeout.” Source
Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews
CBS News Executive Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief Source
NRA files for bankruptcy
The NRA said it is moving to Texas from New York, where the state’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit alleging financial crimes. Source
Biden “convinced” 100 million can be vaccinated in 100 days
The president-elect has unveiled his $1.9 trillion coronavirus economic relief package, which includes a drive to vaccinate 100 million people in his first 100 days in office. Source
Officer describes being assaulted during Capitol riot
Mike Fanone, a Washington, D.C, police officer, described being attacked by a mob during the Capitol assault in a disturbing account. Bruce Leshan of CBS affiliate WUSA-TV reports. Source
Former FDA official calls Biden’s vaccine plan “aggressive” but “something we need”
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling his plan Friday for how he will administer COVID-19 vaccines. Mr. Biden wants to administer 100 million doses of the vaccine in his first 100 days in office. Norman Baylor, president and CEO of Biologics Consulting and the former director of the Office of Vaccines Research and Review at the Food and Drug Administration, joined CBSN to discuss. Source