Friday 12/29/2006 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1167387994276300.xml&coll=2 – Program designed to increase the number of physicians in rural areas of state reaping rewards.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1167387757276300.xml&coll=2 – Death penalty sentences down in U.S., but increase in Alabama.

http://www.al.com/business/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/business/1167387921276300.xml&coll=2 – Motions seeking new trial filed in Siegelman case.

http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1167387820276300.xml&coll=2The Birmingham News says that Alabama has a long journey to make state’s tax system fairer.

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061229/NEWS/612290311/1050/OPINIONThe Gadsden Times calls for 2007 legislature to take action to end PAC-to-PAC transfers and to limit unreported spending by lobbyists.

http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2006/as-editorials-1229-editorial-6l28s4507.htmThe Anniston Star thanks those involved in giving 9300 acres along the Perdido River to the people of Alabama.

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