Friday 6/22/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1182500293229570.xml&coll=2 –Bush pushes nuclear power, Sessions during stops in Alabama.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1182500881229570.xml&coll=2 – Senate committee may takes months to resolve complaint against Sen. Charles Bishop (R-Arley).

http://www.al.com/opinion/press-register/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1182504138223550.xml&coll=3Press-Register praises Finance Director for efforts at derailing attempt to increase taxpayer support for Senators’ health insurance, calls on SEIB to refuse to follow Senate resolution.

http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/1182503920223470.xml&coll=1 – President gets warm welcome in North Alabama, thousands line motorcade route.

http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/070622/hpv.shtml – State Health Department scales back plans for HPV vaccine.

http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/opinion/editorials/070622b.shtmlThe Decatur Daily contends that Governor was correct in vetoing bill to require disclosure by those lobbying for no-bid contracts.

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20070622/NEWS/70622010/1012/TL05The Tuscaloosa News views Governor’s action in vetoing disclosure bill as sound, calling the bill “redundant.”

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070622/OPINION01/706210349/1012/OPINIONThe Montgomery Advertiser calls for a “change in mindset” regarding public transportation.

2 comments to Friday 6/22/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

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  • walt moffett

    Seems cheaper to pay for HPV vaccine now than surgery, chemo and radiation therapy later.

    And it looks like Round 1 of the SEIB vs State Senate has begun.

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