Airlines and Senators Battle Over Added Fees for Checked Bags and Seating
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Airlines and Senators Battle Over Added Fees for Checked Bags and Seating

At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, senators framed the tacked-on fees for passenger seats or bags as akin to extortion. Airline executives pushed back, saying they gave customers options.
Senate Passes Child Online Safety Bill, Sending It to an Uncertain House Fate
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Senate Passes Child Online Safety Bill, Sending It to an Uncertain House Fate

The legislation would impose stricter privacy rules and safeguards for children on the internet and social media, but concerns about free speech and fierce industry lobbying pose challenges.
These Grieving Parents Want Congress to Protect Children Online
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These Grieving Parents Want Congress to Protect Children Online

A group is using the Mothers Against Drunk Driving playbook, sharing personal tragedies, to lobby for the Kids Online Safety Act.