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Longtime voice of Kermit the Frog fired

Steve Whitemire, Kermit the Frog’s puppeteer, says he’s been fired after 27 years on the job. The reason for the firing is unclear. CBSN’s Anne-Marie Green has the story. Source

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GOP struggling to rally support for new health care proposal

On Thursday Senate Republicans released the newest version of their plan to replace Obamacare. Two key opponents, Sens. Rand Paul and Susan Collins, said they would vote against it. The only holdout who has gone from no to yes is Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. Nancy Cordes reports. Source

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A right to bare arms on Capitol HIll

House Speaker Paul Ryan announced today there will be an update to the dress code on Capitol Hill. It became an issue after CBS News reporter Rebecca Shabad wrote about women in sleeveless dresses being denied access. CBSN’s Stephanie Sy has more. Source

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5/2: Klain, Scott, Gottlieb

This week on “Face the Nation,” we talk exclusively with two key players in the drama that’s likely to impact every American. Source

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What to know about the rare cancer linked to breast implants

The FDA published a report this year linking a rare cancer to breast implants. So far, 359 cases were reported globally, including nine deaths. The risk is low, and most are likely not aware of the rare cancer, including one woman who says she’s battling the disease — and her insurance company. Anna Werner reports. Source

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FDA panel to vote on revolutionary gene therapy for cancer

An FDA panel meets Wednesday to decide whether to recommend the first government-approved gene therapy. CAR T-cell treatment uses the body’s own immune system to attack cancer. USC Norris Westside Cancer Center director and CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” from Los Angeles to discuss the treatment that could be a life saver for some patients. Source

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