Facebook to raise post-election political advert pause in Georgia

Facebook Inc on Tuesday mentioned it might raise a brief post-election ban on political commercials in Georgia beginning on Wednesday, for the reason that state prepares for runoff elections next month that may make a decision which get together controls the Senate.
Facebook Inc on Tuesday said it would lift a temporary post-election ban on political ads in Georgia beginning on Wednesday, as the state prepares for runoff elections next month that will determine which party controls the Senate.Original article
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