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Posted by G, on January 31st, 2007, at 6:50 am

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1170240172197220.xml&coll=2 – Prosecution of Jasper banker reveals glimpse into federal government’s case against former chancellor.

http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/1170239505197250.xml&coll=1 – Higher ed group to seek increase of almost 13% for colleges and universities.

http://www.al.com/opinion/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1170239140197250.xml&coll=1 – The Huntsville Times calls proposed ban on PAC-to-PAC transfers a “first step” toward the Legislature’s credibility.

http://www.oanow.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=OAN%2FMGArticle%2FOAN_Basic… – The Opelika-Auburn News sees Riley’s proposal to encourage small businesses to provide health insurance in return for tax credits as a “win-win.”

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070131/OPINION… – The Montgomery Advertiser endorses driving safety proposals.

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070131/OPINION… – Commentary by Gary Palmer of the Alabama Policy Institute calls on Democrats in legislature to deliver on campaign promises, focusing primarily on commitment to ban PAC-to-PAC transfers.

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20070131/NEWS/701310333/1007/TL02 – Former chief justice says state should end partisan election of judges.

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20070130/APN/701302540 – U.S. Senate resumes debate today on increase in minimum wage, vote expected later this week.

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