Reparations, Abortion Funds, an Ethics Investigation, Walking the Plank and more

WND claims Bennie Thompson is using "reparations" code words when discussing an American apology for slavery. Thompson said, "I feel that some method other than just an apology should be made – people should be whole."

Gene Taylor and Travis Childers reject Obamacare if it includes abortion funding.

Former Bennie Thompson aide Trina George will serve as Mississippi state director for USDA Rural Development. George has worked in Thompson's office since 1994 as a special projects coordinator and office manager.

Travis Childers files a bill to suspend the ban on "real estate agents, lenders and others from directly hiring appraisers to prevent influencing their appraisals and result in more accurate home values."

Gene Taylor's thoughts on the climate bill: "A lot of people walked the plank on a bill that will never become law." And Taylor's opinion of Republican Majority Leader John Boehner's speech against cap and trade: "If I were the average Joe listening to this at home I’d think, ‘That was a pretty good speech.'"

Majority in Mississippi posts this about Travis Childers and the climate bill: Rep Travis Childers (D-Fence)

WLBT reports Bennie Thompson (D-Mississippi) and four other Democratic lawmakers are under investigation for possibly receiving improper gifts. Respond Mississippi continues following the story here, here, here, and here.