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April 5, 2012

Cochran, Lawmakers seek to abolish death tax

Lawmakers seek to abolish death tax U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) last week introduced the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2012 (S. 2242) to abolish the federal estate tax or “death tax.” The bill would eliminate the generational skipping transfer tax, make permanent the maximum 35 percent maximum gift tax rate and provide a…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
April 5, 2012

Bill requiring certifications of those providing abortions sent to governor, who intends to sign it

Abortion regulation bill sent to Mississippi governor Senate Public Health Committee Chairman Dean Kirby says he believes none of those performing abortions at the clinic have the certification required under the bill. However, the clinic administrator has told The Associated Press that all of the physicians who perform abortions at the clinic are certified OB-GYNs,…