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Ban Social Media for Kids? Fed-Up Parents in Senate Say Yes
Legislation introduced by four senators aims to prohibit all children under the age of 13 from using social media and would give parents more control over what teenagers under the age of 18 can access.
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New Government Funding Package Includes ‘Historic Step Forward' for Pregnant Workers, New Mothers
Two changes to provide additional protections for pregnant and breastfeeding people will make a huge difference for low-wage workers, one advocate says.
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Potential Inflation Relief on the Way as Americans Try to Cut Back
Inflation relief on the way? As Americans cut back on “luxuries” such as high-end coffee, they could save hundreds of dollars if Congress passes new legislation. Bob Redell reports.
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Watch: How Legislation Will Help Battle the Effects of Climate Change
Taking a closer look at our summer extremes, from extreme heat to rain events, NBC Bay Area meteorologist Rob Mayeda speaks with NBC L/X storyteller Chase Cain about what’s being done from a legislation standpoint.
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California Sets Nation's Toughest Plastics Reduction Rules to Boost Recycling
Companies selling shampoo, food and other products wrapped in plastic have a decade to cut down on their use of the polluting material if they want their wares on California store shelves.
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If Passed, Bill Would Push Feds to Notify Families of Sick and Dying Inmates
Recent reporting on the federal prison system has revealed layer after layer of abuse, neglect and leadership missteps in the Bureau of Prisons — including failure to tell families when a prisoner is severely ill or dying.
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Senate Majority Leader on Codifying Roe v Wade into Law This Week
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced details in his fight to codify a woman’s right to choose, specifically the Senate vote he will hold on Wednesday