Senator Booker objects to the Take It Down Act. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey objected to a bipartisan bill, titled the Take It Down Act, on Wednesday,…
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FTC Reports Social Media’s Invasive Data Practices and Inadequate Child Protections
Findings reveal extensive surveillance for profit and lack of privacy safeguards for users. A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report highlighted the extensive data collection practices of major…
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FDA Reports Decline in Youth E-Cigarette Use
High schoolers, in particular, are vaping less. A survey conducted by the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a decrease in…
Read MoreFDA Increases Age Restriction for Tobacco Purchases
Sellers must verify age of anyone under 30 years of age as of September 30. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its final rule, under the Further…
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Supreme Court Blocks Title IX Changes
The administration cannot enforce updates to Title IX rule while the case brought by the states is litigated. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the request from President Biden’s…
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Paris Hilton Testifies on Foster Care at House Hearing
She calls for oversight of youth care facilities, recounting her personal experiences as a teen in Utah. Reality TV star Paris Hilton called for increased oversight over youth…
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HUD Distributes Funding to Address Youth Homelessness
38 communities were selected to increase supportive programs and rehousing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $51 million to 38 communities this month to support…
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FDA Launches Vape Product Task Force
Senate committee members grill officials about the agency’s delayed action on illegal vaping products. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a new task force on Monday to…
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USDA Secretary Announces Funding for Youth Development Nonprofit
He highlighted efforts to support urban producers, create new markets, and strengthen local food systems. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently visited a nonprofit in Columbus, Georgia, that is…
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Labor Department Launches Youth Apprenticeship Week
The inaugural observance highlights opportunities for youth and young adults across the nation. The Department of Labor announced its inaugural Youth Apprenticeship Week, from May 5-11, featuring 320…
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