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Texting While Driving Bill Sponsored

August 3, 2009

The New York Times reported July 30, 2009 that Charles E. Schumer, along with three other Senators are sponsoring a bill to curb texting while driving. The legislature in New York recently passed such a measure and sent it to the governor for a signature. Currently texting while driving is banned only in 14 states. Studies have shown that it is at least as dangerous as drinking and driving. The federal bill would exert pressure on States by withholding federal highway funds if they do not outlaw texting and emailing while driving.

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Residents in nursing homes can be very frail, and it is not uncommon that they will fall down and get hurt. This can be a very emotional experience for the resident and family members. One question you may ask yourself is, are nursing homes liable for falls? Our

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