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US Congress Votes to Pass Ban on Internet Access Tax 75-20
📅 - The United States Senate voted on Thursday to pass a permanent ban on an Internet access tax. The bill was passed with a bipartisan vote of 75 in favor, 20 against. The bill is now awaiting the President's approval and is considered a victory for the digital economy.
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