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Bill to ban cell use by novice drivers advances; texting bills stalled

Jamie Killin, Cronkite News Service//February 24, 2014//

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Bill to ban cell use by novice drivers advances; texting bills stalled

Bill to ban cell use by novice drivers advances; texting bills stalled

Jamie Killin, Cronkite News Service//February 24, 2014//

A bill that would prohibit novice drivers from using cellphones except in emergencies advanced Thursday through the House Transportation Committee. However, two bills seeking to ban texting by all drivers...

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