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House Democrats weigh stance on Hyde Amendment ahead of vote

Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill are grappling with the Hyde Amendment, which has long banned federal funding for most abortions. The amendment will be included in a spending bill being voted on this week. Washington Post congressional reporter Mike DeBonis joined CBSN to discuss the shifting debate on this issue. Source

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai defends YouTube practices despite scandals

The CEO of Google, which owns YouTube, is speaking out about a series of recent controversies over misinformation and hate speech on the site. In a new interview with Axios on HBO, Sundar Pichai said YouTube is working hard to improve. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins CBSN to discuss. Source

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Feds investigating major tech companies for antitrust violations

The federal government is set to look into four major tech companies for potential antitrust violations. The Federal Trade Commission will investigate Amazon and Facebook while the Department of Justice looks into Facebook and Google. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to preview a congressional subcommittee’s hearing into the companies’ possible unfair practices. Source

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