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Fireworks Showdowns Dim Some July Fourth Celebrations
Washington reports a lighter blast this Independence Day as federal rules curb consumer firework power. The CPSC limits can powder to 50 milligrams, regulates fuses and labeling, and affects only interstate sales. Sixteen states ban sales entirely, Hawaii and Nevada have no rules, while many locales impose restrictions.
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