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Robo-Call Control Bill Passes the Senate

Robo-Call Control Bill Passes the Senate

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The Senate approved the bipartisan Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act by a vote of 97-1.
Prime sponsor South Dakota Senator John Thune says the robo calls are more than just annoying…..

Thune, in a speech on the Senate floor, says current laws are not tough enough…

Thune says this bill increases the penalties for originators of robo calls..

The bill now heads to the House.

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