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Political Rewind: Abortion Debate Continues During Final Week of State Legislature
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On this edition of Political Rewind, with five days remaining in the 2019 session, the state Senate paves the way for enactment of one of the most controversial bills in modern Georgia history – the measure that would all but outlaw abortion in our state. our panel looks at what comes next.
There’s a new twist to the measure calling for a state takeover of Hartsfield Jackson airport. supporters of the bill have tied the takeover to a jet fuel tax break long advocated by delta airlines.
And a bill that rural hospital executives say threatens the already precarious financial condition makes a surprise comeback.
Panelists:
Jim Galloway -- Lead Political Writer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Heath Garrett -- Republican Strategist
Amy Steigerwalt -- Political Science Professor, Georgia State University
Buddy Darden -- Former Democratic U.S. Congressman