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State’s only abortion clinic scrambling to hit new law’s deadline

Associated Press — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:02:19 +0000

JACKSON — Mississippi’s only abortion clinic is trying to comply with a new state law by securing hospital admitting privileges for its three doctors. Failure to do so before the law takes effect on July 1 could force the clinic to shut down. The Clarion-Ledger reports lawmakers who supported the measure have said they hoped [...]

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Bill approved requiring abortion doctors to be OB/Gyn certified

Associated Press — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:09:20 +0000

JACKSON — Doctors at Mississippi’s lone abortion clinic would be required to be certified in obstetrics and gynecology and have privileges to admit patients to local hospitals under a hotly contested bill that passed the House yesterday. During a debate that lasted more than an hour, opponents argued the requirement could close the clinic in [...]

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