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‘Straight out of a dictator’s playbook,’ say Democrats, accusing Republicans of distracting Americans at House hearing

‘Straight out of a dictator’s playbook,’ say Democrats, accusing Republicans of distracting Americans at House hearing

by Simone Garber | Feb 6, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Lawmakers were divided Tuesday over the threat artificial intelligence poses to First Amendment rights, with Republicans asserting that the federal government is using the technology to censor free speech and Democrats calling attention to misinformation...
‘Retail redlining’ or small-business cost-saver? Lawmakers debate the impact of going cashless

‘Retail redlining’ or small-business cost-saver? Lawmakers debate the impact of going cashless

by Christina van Waasbergen | Oct 18, 2021 | Business

Businesses should not be allowed to refuse to accept cash because it hurts vulnerable populations, Democrats on a House Financial Services subcommittee said Thursday, as Republicans said using cash increases operating costs for small retailers. A bill co-sponsored by...

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