House votes to stop using plastic drinking straws

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The House late Thursday voted to ban the use of plastic drinking straws from its cafeterias, in an effort to raise awareness about the environmental damage straws can create when thrown away.

Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., offered his proposal as an amendment to an energy and water bill that should be passed on Friday.

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