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Police officers deliver emotional testimony in first Capitol assault committee hearing

Four police officers who were injured in the deadly January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol testified before the House select committee investigating the attack. CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports on the emotional day on Capitol Hill, and Brian Higgins, an adjunct professor of security, fire and emergency management at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about the hearing. Source

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Deadline approaching for 9/11 victims to register for compensation fund

Thousands of people in New York City were exposed to toxic substances when the Twin Towers collapsed during the 9/11 attacks, and many have gone on to develop illnesses. The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund aims to help people receive the aid they need, but the deadline to register for the program is quickly approaching. Phil Alvarez, whose brother, first responder Luis Alvarez, died from complications of cancer linked to his work at ground zero, is the 9/11 outreach and education director for the law firm Hansen & Rosasco, and he joins CBSN AM to discuss the compensation fund and who qualifies. Source

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4 officers testifying before Capitol assault House committee

Four police officers who were at the U.S. Capitol during the deadly attack in January are testifying before lawmakers investigating the insurrection. The officers will be speaking during a House select committee’s first hearing on the assault. Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor joins CBSN AM to discuss. Source

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