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January 30, 2009

Wicker introduces “Life at Conception Act”

WLBT, 1/29/9 Nine U.S. Senators are joining with U.S. Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi to re-introduce the “Life at Conception Act.” This legislation would define the unborn as “persons” who are guaranteed the right to life, under the Constitution’s 14th amendment. If passed, this act would overturn the Supreme Court case of Roe vs. Wade…
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January 30, 2009

Document: Influence sought

The Clarion-Ledger, 1/30/9 Jailed former lobbyist Jack Abramoff and two associates may have singled out a former aide to Mississippi Republican Sen. Thad Cochran to receive gifts in hopes of influencing legislation that would favor their clients. A federal court document known as a bill of information says the men tried to give gifts to…