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NY politician turns office into food pantry

The pain and concern of Latinos and Latinas nationwide is being felt in Washington, D.C., where Florida Senator Marco Rubio co-authored the Paycheck Protection Program, which aims to help keep people employed. There are also local politicians like New York State Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz, who's filling the gaps and getting creative to meet the needs of her constituents in Queens. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.

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Special Report: Biden speaks on fight against COVID

President Biden updated the nation on his administration's efforts to contain COVID-19, announcing that he was doubling and accelerating the U.S. order for a Pfizer antiviral pill, and also that insurance companies would reimburse Americans for home tests. He urged Americans to get vaccinations and boosters. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus join the CBS News Special Report to discuss the president's remarks.

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CBSN special focuses on anti-Asian attacks

Following the increase in violent attacks against the Asian American Pacific Islander community, the CBS News Race and Culture Unit will air a new special, "Asian Americans Battling Bias: Continuing Crisis," Wednesday tonight. President Biden has announced new actions to respond to the surge in anti-Asian hate incidents. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the special and the latest government efforts.

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Impact of pandemic on farm workers

Undocumented immigrant farm workers in the United States are feeling the impact of this pandemic and they do not qualify for much help from our government. The group Doctors Without Borders recently joined efforts in Immokalee, Florida, to help provide crucial medical help. An outbreak among these workers would affect the economics of not just our food supply chain, but of many families in Latin America who rely on their wages. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.

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