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Vermont House Faces Cell Phone Dilemma
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The Vermont House and the Senate agree on a ban on texting, but they disagree on a provision in the House bill that bans hand held cell phones. If the House decides to keep that ban, Senate leaders say the legislation will likely die for the session.VPR News
Senate Passes Texting Ban
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It could soon be illegal in Vermont to text while driving a car. That’s because the Vermont Senate has given its unanimous approval to legislation that bans the activity.VPR News
Voices In The Week’s News: January 29, 2010
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These were some of the voices in this week’s news.VPR News
Citizens Urge Ban On Texting While Driving
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Supporters of a bill that would ban texting while driving urged members of the Senate Transportation committee to quickly adopt the legislation this year. And they want the committee to include tough penalties as part of the law.VPR News
Senate Holds Hearing On Texting Ban
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The Senate Transportation Committee is holding a hearing today on bills that would ban texting while driving, and members of the public will have their say. One of them will be Norman James, who’s with the Vermont Department of Labor’s "Project Road Safe."VPR News
NH Texting While Driving Ban Takes Effect Jan. 1
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Tapping out a quick text message behind the wheel could cost drivers a $100 fine under a law taking effect Jan. 1 in New Hampshire.VPR News
Distracted driving a key factor in crashes involving young drivers
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State Highway Safety Officials say they’re concerned about the growing number of people who text on their cell phones while they’re driving.Vermont Edition
