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The Fair Credit Reporting Act: What You Need to Know

This legislation helps maintain fair practices for credit reporting, while offering privacy protections for consumers.

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Bipartisan Bill Would Compel Google to Break Up Its Ad Business

The search giant is facing criticism of its business practices on multiple fronts.

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<p>Pro-Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory.</p>

Congress wants to change how presidential elections are certified. What to know right now

After the Jan. 6 insurrection, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are looking to reform the 135-year-old Electoral Count Act.

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<p>Right to repair just might change the way we all look at products we break. Here's what you need to know.&nbsp;</p>

Apple's new self-service repair program: What it means for you and your Apple devices

The FTC and the right to repair movement want to make it easier for you to repair your smartphone, computer and other devices. With Apple's recent announcement, will other major companies follow suit?

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New Biden infrastructure law is done and dusted: Here's what it aims to do for you

President Biden's new infrastructure package doesn't directly put money in your pocket, but you may still benefit.

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<p>The UK's Online Safety Bill will directly impact Facebook.</p>

Facebook's global head of safety hasn't fully read UK's Online Safety Bill

The incoming legislation will help set the tone for global regulation of social media platforms.

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Google's Pichai calls for federal privacy legislation over patchwork of state laws

Washington has discussed, but not passed, privacy legislation.

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<p>Some Californians could get an extra $600 stimulus payment.</p>

Californians getting more $600 and $1,100 stimulus checks next week: Here's the latest

Another check is on its way to two of every three California residents through the Golden State stimulus program.

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Proposed bill would provide tax credit for used electric cars

The Affordable EVs for Working Families Act could provide used EV buyers with a couple grand back in their pockets at tax time.

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Biden's bipartisan infrastructure bill moves toward passage, Senate vote possible this week

The bill would spend $1.2 trillion in total to repair roads and bridges, create a national EV charging network and provide federal funds to combat climate change.

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<p>The Supreme Court ruled an Arizona law does not discriminate against minority voters.</p>

The Supreme Court made a major decision on US voting laws last week. Here's what it means

The US high court backed a law that has been criticized for restricting voters at the ballot box. Here's what we know.

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Judge blocks Florida law aimed at punishing social media companies

Prohibiting the banning of politicians from social media sites may violate a host of federal laws, the judge says.

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