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Enacted in May 2023, the law restricts collaborations between Florida and Chinese academic institutions.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 11, 2024

Enacted in 2020, that tax has raised between $200 million and $300 million a year to fund highly subsidized housing.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024

Enacted between March 2020 and May 2021, PPP allowed small businesses hit hard by the pandemic to apply for low-interest private loans to cover payroll and other costs.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2023

Enacted in 1973 amid fear for iconic creatures such as the bald eagle, grizzly bear and gray wolf, it extends legal protection to 1,683 domestic species.

From Washington Times • Aug. 4, 2023

Enacted law has become a hindrance to mankind's progress toward an existence as happy as possible.

From Anarchism by Eltzbacher, Paul