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Child protection bill receives approval

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Updated: Nov 30, 2012 6:44 AM

MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- A bill co-sponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal to better protect children has received bi-partisan approval.

The bill strengthens current laws to protect kids from child pornography, sexual abuse, and trafficking.

The bill passed the Senate last night.

A key provision of the bill increases prison penalties for those convicted of possessing child porn.

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