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News Wrap: Task force calls for security changes in Capitol

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News Wrap: Task force calls for extensive security changes in the U.S. Capitol

In our news wrap Monday, a task force called for extensive changes in U.S. Capitol security including a quick-reaction force and a permanent, retractable fence. Also, President Biden ordered a review of how colleges and universities handle sexual assaults, demonstrations continue in Lebanon, three more protesters were shot dead in Myanmar, and Pope Francis is back at the Vatican after Iraq tour.

03/08/2021

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