The US Senate failed to pass legislation that would have prohibited airline companies from further reducing passenger space in commercial flights. The measure was deafeated 42-54 with all but three Democrats voting in favor of the amendment to a FAA reauthorization and all but one Republican voting against the proposal.
The legislation that would provide a wider scope in protecting trade secrets of companies have been approved by the Senate. Companies will now have the opportunity to bring any case of stealing in federal court.
The U.S. Senate voted to hold the classified ads of Backpage.com. This is in contempt of Congress amidst the allegations that the site facilitates sex trafficking, especially of children.