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Before the new law went into effect, the state allowed for abortions up to 15 weeks of gestation.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
The 15% tax relief for pubs and music venues came into effect last month.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
The change was set to go into effect Friday.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Before the Affordable Care Act came into effect in 2014, insurers in the individual market could refuse coverage to people with serious pre-existing conditions or even those in high-risk jobs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
To the consternation of his many political enemies, and certainly Auburn’s guards, Osborne used his charisma and the credibility earned as an “inmate” to put this system into effect.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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