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Trump outlines four-pillar immigration plan

During his State of the Union address, President Trump proposed a four-pillar immigration plan, offering a path to citizenship to 1.8 million dreamers, building a southern border wall, ending the visa lottery and severely curtailing family-based immigration, also known as “chain migration”. Source

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Trump refers to anthem protests and reverence for veterans

Saying that “Together, we are rediscovering the American way,” President Trump called out Preston Sharp, a 12-year-old seated next to the First Lady, who started a movement to mark veterans’ graves. He said Sharp was an example of someone who reminds the nation “why we salute our flag, why we put our hands on our hearts for the pledge of allegiance, and why we proudly stand for the national anthem,” a nod to the protests that roiled the NFL during the 2017 season. Source

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New health care company could shake up the industry

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase announced plans to create a new health care company aimed at tackling rising insurance costs. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how it could impact the economy. Source

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Infectious disease expert explains why this year’s flu virus is so deadly

Health workers are facing a huge challenge in trying to contain this season’s flu outbreak. It’s the most widespread in recent years, with at least 37 child deaths reported so far. The biggest clusters are in the South and West. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joins “CBS This Morning” from the NIH headquarters to discuss the importance of getting vaccinated and why it’s so difficult to create a universal vaccine. Source

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Schools join the fight against the flu

As the deadly flu season slams communities across the country, some schools have been forced to close in order to keep students safe. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports. Source

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