Mississippi law on cord blood paternity testing sparks debate
The new Mississippi bill requires collecting umbilical cord blood and running DNA tests when a girl under 16 gives birth and won't name the father. Supporters say it targets teen pregnancy and potential statutory rape. critics call it privacy invasion and costly. The law, effective July 1, allows collection without penalties for facilities, but questions remain on consent, funding, and data retention.
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GOP vote to halt IRS enforcement of health law
House Republicans backed a 232 to 185 vote to block IRS enforcement of tax provisions in the 2010 health law, an action unlikely to pass the Senate. Proponents plan a August campaign push in Ohio and other key states to defend the law, highlighting expanded coverage for more than 20 million Americans.
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Senate
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Columbus
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Internal Revenue Services
John Boehner
West Chester
FEMA approves aid for West Texas fertilizer plant blast
FEMA reversed a prior ruling and approved major disaster aid for West after the April 17 West Fertilizer Co. explosion that leveled homes and killed 15 people. The decision unlocks federal funding for public and individual assistance to rebuild schools, homes, and infrastructure as community leaders plan temporary campuses and accelerated construction.
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Texas
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Waco
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Obama
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Waco-area
Crawford
Embassies Close Amid Security Warnings Across Region
U S lawmakers Rep Ed Royce and Rep C A Dutch Ruppersberger linked threats to al Qaida and urged caution as embassies abroad close or heighten security. Britain and the United States warned of potential attacks near embassies and transport hubs, urging Americans overseas to take precautions and register travel with consular authorities.
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