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Telecommunications: Clinton backs antiviolence TV chip

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Clinton said he approved of the V-chip, a computer chip that enables parents to block out certain television programs, in a speech on Jul 10, 1995. He said he favors legislation to mandate V-chip installation into new television sets. He also supports funding of public television.

Consumer electronics industry, Clinton, Bill, Political aspects, Science and technology policy, Violence in television, Television violence, V-chip, V-chips

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Congress backs fetal tissue research

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The Senate voted to allow federally funded researchers to use tissue from aborted fetuses in medical research. The House approved a related conference committee bill by a vote of 260 to 148, but this is not enough to override an anticipated veto by Pres Bush.

Fetal tissue transplantation

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House backs flag-protection amendment

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The house voted to permit state and federal governments to prosecute individuals for desecrating the US flag. Opponents of the proposed amendment cite freedom of speech issues, while proponents cite the symbolism of the flag. The vote was 312 to 120.

Flag desecration

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