Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 5/16/2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 04:58 from Doc’s Political Parlor
Montgomery Advertiser – Bill on sagging pants dies in Senate Montgomery Advertiser – Legislature uncertain on special session Montgomery Advertiser – LifeSouth responds to HIV lawsuit Montgomery Advertiser .. ..
Daily Headlines, Tuesday, 5/15/2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 04:57 from Doc’s Political Parlor
Montgomery Advertiser – Beer lovers wait for action on bills Montgomery Advertiser – No decision on relocation of probate, revenue office Montgomery Advertiser – Officer will seek open council seat Huntsvil.. ..
Alabama corruption trials show federal prosecutors need restraints, Don Siegelma..
Monday, May 14, 2012 17:44 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
The former Alabama governor was convicted by a Montgomery jury in 2006 of selling a state appointment in exchange for a $500,000 contribution to his lottery campaign. ..
Daily Headlines, Monday, 5/14/2012
Monday, May 14, 2012 06:15 from Doc’s Political Parlor
Montgomery Advertiser – Study: Redstone has $11.47B impact on state Montgomery Advertiser – Biologists find creek is full of life, diversity Montgomery Advertiser – ‘There’s a reason I’m still here’: .. ..
Daily Headlines, Sunday, 5/13/2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012 04:55 from Doc’s Political Parlor
Montgomery Advertiser – Farmers keep eye on worsening drought Montgomery Advertiser – Just Saying: Education cuts affect everyone Montgomery Advertiser – USDA predicting record corn harvest this summer Hunt.. ..
Daily Headlines, Saturday, 5/12/2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012 04:56 from Doc’s Political Parlor
Montgomery Advertiser – Friends remember ‘Goober Pyle’ actor Montgomery Advertiser – Legislature to consider raising court fees Montgomery Advertiser – Major League Baseball to help tornado victims Mo.. ..
Daily Headlines, Friday, 5/11/2012
Friday, May 11, 2012 04:52 from Doc’s Political Parlor
Montgomery Advertiser – Lawmakers want meeting with Air Force on future of C-130s in 908th Airlift Wing Montgomery Advertiser – U.S. applications for jobless aid dip Huntsville Times – Former Huntsville May.. ..
U.S. House votes to block Justice Department lawsuits against state immigration ..
Thursday, May 10, 2012 10:18 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
“There are over 10 million unauthorized aliens in this country, and states must be able to enforce the law if the federal government refuses to,” U.S. Rep. Diane Black, R-Tenn., said. ..
Daily Headlines, Thursday, 5/10/2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012 05:24 from Doc’s Political Parlor
Montgomery Advertiser – Ex-school officer sentenced in child porn case Montgomery Advertiser – Major League Baseball to help tornado victims Montgomery Advertiser – Man tries to save grandfather’s home Mont.. ..
RESTORE Act for Gulf Coast draws opposition
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 10:37 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
The comments reflect opposition to directing the money away from the general U.S. Treasury – which benefits the entire nation – and focusing it on five states. ..
Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 5/9/2012
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 04:56 from Doc’s Political Parlor
Montgomery Advertiser – Estimated 1,000 more graves found Montgomery Advertiser – Officials propose cutting costs for middle-school sports Montgomery Advertiser – Forecast lowers US gas prices Huntsville Ti.. ..
US Department of Justice defends Don Siegelman verdict
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 07:00 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
Prosecutors want high court to deny appeal. ..
Daily Headlines, Tuesday, 5/8/2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 04:56 from Doc’s Political Parlor
Montgomery Advertiser – Bo’s bikes for sale Huntsville Times – Madison Utilities board votes to keep fluoride in city’s drinking water supply Huntsville Times – Alabama GOP considering how to replace disqua.. ..
Daily Headlines, Monday, 5/7/2012
Monday, May 7, 2012 05:59 from Doc’s Political Parlor
Montgomery Advertiser – Groups pushing to elect more women in the South Montgomery Advertiser – State superintendent calls for higher standards Montgomery Advertiser – Eastern Shore Trail nearing completion.. ..
Daily Headlines, Sunday, 5/6/2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012 06:09 from Doc’s Political Parlor
Montgomery Advertiser – Lawmaker supports compact with tribe on casinos Montgomery Advertiser – 18,000 Alabamians could share $3.9M in health rebates Montgomery Advertiser – Bill would raise court fees, cos.. ..
Daily Headlines, Saturday, 5/5/2012
Saturday, May 5, 2012 05:33 from Doc’s Political Parlor
Montgomery Advertiser – Former police officer charged with bribery Montgomery Advertiser – Justice Department sends letter on immigration law; protesters seek repeal Montgomery Advertiser – Legislature targ.. ..
Two Alabama GOP super delegates jump to Romney’s side
Friday, May 4, 2012 05:30 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
Two Alabama GOP super delegates shift loyalty to Romney. ..
Daily Headlines, Friday, 5/4/2012
Friday, May 4, 2012 04:57 from Doc’s Political Parlor
Montgomery Advertiser – Justice Department sends letter on immigration law; protesters seek repeal Montgomery Advertiser – Legislature targets looting Montgomery Advertiser – Bill on defining personhood fac.. ..
Alabama native named new executive director of Secular Coalition for America
Thursday, May 3, 2012 16:04 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
WASHINGTON — Alabama native Edwina Rogers started a new job today as executive director of the Secular Coalition for America.Edwina Rogers, executive director of the Secular Coalition for AmericaHere is the press announceme.. ..
Daily Headlines, Thursday, 5/3/2012
Thursday, May 3, 2012 07:21 from Doc’s Political Parlor
Montgomery Advertiser – Bill on defining personhood faces fight Montgomery Advertiser – Judge: Settlement in spill to proceed Montgomery Advertiser – Constitution revision panel may take up home rule Montgo.. ..
Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 5/2/2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 04:57 from Doc’s Political Parlor
Montgomery Advertiser – Senate approves Education Trust Fund, school calendar bills Montgomery Advertiser – Medicaid ‘care disaster’ looms Montgomery Advertiser – Lawmakers OK bill lowering age to beg.. ..
From today’s paper: Ethics board drops Bachus allegations
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 10:30 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
WASHINGTON — The Office of Congressional Ethics has dismissed allegations that U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus engaged in insider trading, Bachus’ office announced Monday night.The board that oversees the independent agency on F.. ..
U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus cleared in ethics investigation
Monday, April 30, 2012 17:00 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
He and others had been accused of making personal investment decisions based on information received as members of Congress. ..
Enrollment surges in Alabama health plan for pre-existing illnesses
Monday, April 30, 2012 07:15 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
People with pre-existing health conditions pour into insurance plan. ..
Cullman plant to close; loses U.S. Army business to Canada
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 07:00 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
WASHINGTON — An Illinois-based aerospace and defense contractor announced this morning that it will close its plant in Cullman after the U.S. Army switched to a product made in Canada.AAR Corp. will close the Cullman plant .. ..
Rep. Spencer Bachus paid more for lawyers than TV ads during campaign
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 05:30 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
Bachus is cooperating with an investigation by the Office of Congressional Ethics on whether he engaged in insider trading. ..
Pinson first in Alabama free from Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act
Monday, April 23, 2012 14:37 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
WASHINGTON – The city of Pinson is now the first in Alabama to be free of the Voting Rights Act requirement that election related changes get prior approval from the federal government. In a Friday court order, a three-.. ..
Alabama watches as high court debates Arizona immigration law
Monday, April 23, 2012 05:30 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
Alabamians interested in court review of Arizona immigration law. ..
White House Press Secretary responds to Sen. Jeff Sessions
Friday, April 20, 2012 09:17 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
WASHINGTON — In yesterday’s briefing, Press Secretary Jay Carney was asked to respond to Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., who has said the Secret Service scandal is a result of President Barack Obama’s poor leadership.U.S. Sen. .. ..
A football playbook for turning Alabama from red to blue?
Thursday, April 19, 2012 16:38 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
WASHINGTON — Alabama Democrat Doug Jones was at the White House today for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide event with President Barack Obama, but he apparently spent some of his time on the South Lawn pondering politi.. ..
U.S. House Democrats target Northern Beltline as wasteful boondoggle
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 18:20 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
Colorado Democrat calls project ‘Alabama porkway.’. ..
Senate panel on racial profiling discusses Alabama immigration law
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 06:00 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
WASHINGTON — Congressional critics of Alabama’s immigration law said Tuesday it is a recipe for racial profiling because it encourages law enforcement to help the federal government locate and deport illegal immigrants. ..
Senate hearing targets racial profiling; Alabama’s immigration law is mentioned
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 10:10 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., said Alabama’s immigration law is promoting racial profiling by law enforcement because it allows them to target anyone they suspect of being in the country illegally.U.S. Rep… ..
Navy unveils unmanned undersea mine hunter for the littoral combat ship
Monday, April 16, 2012 12:25 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy today introduced the new Knifefish, an unmanned mine hunter that will be deployed by the Littoral Combat Ship to detect and identify mine fields at sea.Navy Capt. Duane Ashton, right, unveils quart.. ..
Witness list for tomorrow’s Senate hearing on racial profiling
Monday, April 16, 2012 11:19 from Sweet Home Potomac – al.com
WASHINGTON — Issues of racial profiling by law enforcement, including those trying to enforce sate immigration laws, will be discussed Tuesday by a Senate subcommittee.The witness list released today includes Sen. Benjamin .. ..
Catholic bishops accept Obama compromise, reject insulin
Saturday, February 11, 2012 08:28 from Birmingham Blues
In an abrupt tack from their previous position, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops announced today that they are willing to accept the “Hawaii Rule” compromise offered by the Obama administration, which will s.. ..
Re: Jolly old elf
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 18:09 from Birmingham Blues
We traveled through Montgomery this weekend, and stopped at a lovely little coffeeshop called Cafe Louisa in Cloverdale. While enjoying hot tea and a bagel with smoked salmon, I read this article in the Montgomery Advertise.. ..
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, and Bail Out the Lego Criminal
Monday, December 5, 2011 18:19 from Birmingham Blues
Okay, so I don’t go to church, and I don’t get all bowed up and write emails to management when a store clerk wishes me Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas. For me, the ever-darkening days herald only one long ordeal .. ..
Do What Now?
Saturday, November 26, 2011 14:41 from Birmingham Blues
The Associated Press is reporting that two of three people arrested in a Vermont meth lab bust have been sent to live with their fathers in Alabama while they await trial. I read the headline and thought, okay, it might mak.. ..
Brownback: A No Free Speech Zone
Saturday, November 26, 2011 13:10 from Birmingham Blues
Geez, how thin-skinned can you get? I’d think Gov. Sam Brownback’s staff would have better things to do than trolling Twitter looking for disparaging comments about their boss. Well, okay, actually I can understand them moni.. ..
