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May 7: Bill to Ban Open Alcohol Containers Fails to Pass
A bill passed by the Senate to ban open alcohol containers in motor vehicles
was overturned in the House of Representatives because of concerns it would spur
racial profiling and prohibit tailgating, The Day reported May 7. Connecticut is one of only seven states without a ban.
National Issues and Trends
May 9: Facebook, States Take Steps toward Social Networking Safety
Facebook has agreed with officials nationwide to enact more than 40 safeguards
to protect young users from cyberbullies and sexual predators, the Associated Press reported May 9. Measures include participating in a Harvard-based task force
on online safety, sending warning messages when a child is in danger of providing
personal information to an adult and removing users whose comments suggest bullying
or other inappropriate behavior, among others.
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