Based on his experience, Bouchard said it would be pretty easy to establish a database to track weapon purchases and sales on a national level.

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The bill would also establish a national database where the results of testing can be posted.

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The lower one will allow a preparer to do only those returns which report no business income. (CPAs, lawyers and enrolled agents won't have to take the new tests.) The IRS also plans to establish a public database which will allow taxpayers to confirm whether a preparer is registered and has passed an exam.

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While the consultation is under way, work will progress on plans to establish a national collection of half a million DNA samples from adult volunteers in the UK. The anonymous DNA database would be linked to information from GPs about the volunteers' health and lifestyle.

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