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U.S. senators urge Fb, Twitter for tighter checks earlier than Georgia runoff election

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal on Tuesday referred to as at the heads of Fb and Twitter for information on steps the social media firms are taking to forestall the spread of incorrect information ahead of the runoff U.S. Senate elections in Georgia.
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal on Tuesday called on the heads of Facebook and Twitter for information on steps the social media firms are taking to prevent the spread of misinformation ahead of the runoff U.S. Senate elections in Georgia.

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