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    Facebook Clamps Down On Posts, Ads That Could Undermine U.S. Presidential Election

    "We're increasingly seeing attempts to undermine the legitimacy of our elections from within our own borders," Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says.
    by Bill Chappell Sep 03, 2020 3 minutes
    Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington.

    Updated at 10:55 a.m. ET

    Facebook says it won't accept any new political ads in the week leading up to the presidential election, one of several policies that CEO Mark Zuckerberg said will help ensure a fair election in November. One such measure involves deleting posts that claim people will get COVID-19 if they vote.

    "This election is not going to be business as usual," Thursday about the vote that is now two months away. "We all have a responsibility to protect our democracy."

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