Saturday 9/30/2006 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/115960820886330.xml&coll=2 – More drug plan choices ahead for Alabama’s Medicare beneficiaries.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/115960840986330.xml&coll=2 – Baxley reaches out to state workers in emotional meeting.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/115960837486330.xml&coll=2 – This article provides an updated glossary of the some of the most active PACs in Alabama.

http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/115960795286330.xml&coll=2The Birmingham News weighs in on the state’s $20 billion unfunded liability for health costs for current and future government retirees.

http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/060930/riley.shtml – Riley defends his membership in all-white Masonic lodge.

http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/060930/black.shtml – Black Democrats set closed meeting for today.

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060930/NEWS/609300390/1001 - The Montgomery Advertiser details speculation that today’s meeting of Black Democrats may result in defections from State Democratic Party.

 http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060930/NEWS02/609300371/1009 – State’s natural gas customers may see lower prices this winter.

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060930/NEWS/609300352/1007/NEWS02 –   Advocates, state await hearing date in suit over waiting lists for community based services for people with mental retardation.

http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2006/as-editorials-0930-0-6i29w0056.htm –   Editorial considers Bush’s visit, the Iraq war, and what Alabama could do with a fraction of its cost.

3 comments to Saturday 9/30/2006 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

  • Anonymous

    She CRIED? That certainly isn’t going to help her avoid the Blanco comparisons. Looks to me like she’s cracking under the pressure.

  • Anonymous

    Emotionally connecting with rank-and-file Alabamians is not a weakness, imo, and I’d be concerned about anyone who thinks it is.

  • Anonymous

    I think she’s just happy to be someplace where there are people who actually plan to vote for her. It’s got to be quite a change from most places she’s been to.

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