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Friday, December 14, 2012

News / First Slice First Slice 12/14/12: Should Georgia offer pro-choice license plates?

Posted by Clay Duda @clayduda on Fri, Dec 14, 2012 at 8:25 AM

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Rep. Hank Johnson

1. A North Carolina court ruling has prompted at least one Georgia lawmaker to revisit pro-choice custom license plate options here in the state. Georgia currently offers a "Choose Life" special tag option, with a portion of the proceeds going to pro-life organizations around the state, but doesn't offer a pro-choice option. State Sen. Gloria Butler, a Stone Mountain democrat, says it's a first amendment issue, and people should have the right to express their views on both side of the issue.

2. Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson is sorry for saying "midget."

3. For a short time Thursday morning, some folks placing orders on HomeDepot.com ended up getting their ticket items for free. The company plans to honor the accidental discount that zeroed out orders less than $101, saying it's good publicity.

4. A circus trainer in Moscow apparently saved two elephants from the harsh winter cold with vodka. The trainer gave the elephants, aged 45 and 48, 2.6 gallons of the alcohol diluted in warm water as they were forced to await a transport truck, warding off frostbite.

Tags: home depot, north carolina, license plates, abortion, pro-life, pro-choice, hank johnson, gloria butler, moscow, circus elephant, vodka

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News / First Slice First Slice 12/14/12: Should Georgia offer pro-choice license plates?

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