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Republican-led House passes major tax overhaul plan

Republicans cheered Thursday as their tax plan passed with votes to spare, and President Trump took a victory lap on Capitol Hill. But Democrats warned the GOP will pay a political price for passing a plan that primarily benefits big business and the wealthy. Nancy Cordes reports. Source

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Roy Moore accuses Mitch McConnell of double standard

In a tweet Thursday, Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore accused Republican leader Mitch McConnell of a double standard, for calling only for an ethics investigation of Sen. Al Franken while calling on Moore to step down, which is something Moore refuses to do. Dean Reynolds reports. Source

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Sen. Al Franken accused of sexual assault

Sen. Al Franken, D-Minnesota, is the latest prominent American to be accused of sexual assault. It dates back more than a decade to when Franken was a comedian, and there is photographic evidence. Julianna Goldman reports. Source

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What does the GOP tax plan mean for Americans?

Republicans are doing a victory lap after the House passed their massive tax cut package with no Democratic support. Republicans believe the corporate tax cuts will make businesses more competitive and lead to more jobs, while Democrats say the tax cuts benefit the wealthy and will balloon the national debt. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes calls in from Capitol Hill to discuss the bill — and what chance it has to pass in the Senate. Source

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Roy Moore: McConnell is trying to steal this election

Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore is accusing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of trying to steal the election, after McConnell called for him to step aside. This comes as the White House refuses to say whether President Trump believes the women accusing Moore of sexual misconduct. Major Garrett joins CBSN with more on the White House response. Source

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Tyler Perry reflects on learning from his painful past and “gift of faith”

“Boo 2! A Madea Halloween” is the 10th movie in Tyler Perry’s highly successful Madea franchise. The entertainment mogul is the mastermind behind 19 theatrical releases, 20 plays and seven TV shows. Now the bestselling author is out with his second book, “Higher Is Waiting,” a collection of inspirational stories and teachings. Perry joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what he’s learned from his mother’s faith, his father’s mistakes and the “soul GPS” that’s guided him throughout his life. Source

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Jordan Peele on exploring the “deep horror of racism” in “Get Out”

Critics predict “Get Out,” written and directed by comedian Jordan Peele, will be a best picture contender at the Academy Awards this year. The movie, about a black man who meets his white girlfriend’s family for the first time, is a thriller and social commentary on race relations in America. Peele also created and starred in the Emmy-winning series “Key & Peele” along with Keegan-Michael Key. Peele joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what he felt was missing in the conversation about race and why he chose the horror genre to explore the topic of racism. Source

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67 Percent Project: Refinery29’s mission to represent “real” women

As part of our My Generation series with Refinery29, we explore the often overlooked 67 percent of women in America who are considered plus size. Despite being a majority of the population, women sizes 14 and up only make up a reported one to two percent of what we see in the media. Refinery29 co-founder and executive creative director Piera Gelardi and plus-size model Denise Bidot join “CBS This Morning” to discuss their efforts to change the imbalance. Source

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