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State inches ahead on banning texting while driving

Strict penalties would be created

By Michael Levenson
Globe Staff / January 29, 2010

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Massachusetts took a major step yesterday toward banning texting while driving, as a key legislative committee unanimously approved a bill that would outlaw the dangerous, ubiquitous practice and harshly punish violators. (Full article: 625 words)

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