Pennsylvania Lawmakers Working On Bill To Temporarily Block Bans, Taxes On Plastic Bags
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia's attempt to crack down on plastic bags could be stopped before it even gets off the ground. State lawmakers are working on a bill to temporarily block any bans or taxes on bags.
They want to study the economic and environmental impact of those bans before any can be passed.
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