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Brother of Congressman Paul Gosar discusses his calls for his resignation

Three of Republican Congressman Paul Gosar’s siblings are calling for his resignation in a recent op-ed. They say he betrayed the U.S. by supporting former President Trump’s false claims about his 2020 election defeat. They also accuse the Republican of inciting the January 6 insurrection and called him one of the key instigators. Dave Gosar, a brother of the congressman who penned the op-ed, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss the pair’s relationship. Source

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U.S. housing insecurity amplified by pandemic

The COVID pandemic has amplified a growing housing crisis in the U.S. This week, the CDC issued a temporary moratorium on evictions until October 3, 2021, for families in areas with substantial or high transmission rates. This saves many families but not all. Dr. Richard Besser, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, join CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss why they feel “America is designed to have a housing crisis.” Source

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Ad transparency and misinformation researchers banned from Facebook, report says

Facebook is facing criticism after it banned a group of researchers studying advertisement transparency, according to a report by The Verge. The social media company says the academics violated user privacy guidelines, but the researchers say that’s not the case. Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with his analysis. Source

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NYC to mandate vaccines for some indoor activities

New York City will soon require proof of vaccination for people looking to eat inside a restaurant, use a gym or attend an indoor concert or performance. Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist and immunologist, joins CBSN to discuss this upcoming mandate. Source

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