Pa. may become first state to aid kin of organ donors

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The state Department of Health (Pennyslvania) will soon begin a program that gives a financial reward to families of organ donors. The aid would come in the form of a $300 contribution toward funeral costs. The pilot program is highly controversial, because until now, altruism has driven organ donations. The program could begin as early as September, and will be funded by fees from state drivers renewing their licenses. Advocates of the program say that the payments are not given directly to the donors or their families, and thus are not a violation of the federal law that prohibits payment for organs. The amount of money could increase, but would not go above $3000 per case. Advocates of the program hope that organ donations will increase due to the financial incentive.

Government domestic functions, Health Care and Social Assistance, Pennsylvania, Surgical Transplants, Transplantation

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Prosecutor: Bucks firm was cash cow for mobster

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YBM Magnex Inc. of Bucks County PA has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of conspiracy to commit mail and securities fraud. However, U.S. Attorney Michael Stiles has stated that an investigation continues into the connection of the company with Semeon Mogilevitch who is alleged to be a Russian gangster operating out of Budapest.

United States, Legal issues & crime, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Permanent Magnets ex Ceramic, Permanent magnets, YBM Magnex Inc.

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