Tuesday 7/10/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

Birmingham News – Obama gains supports during Alabama visit.

Birmingham News – Judge delays start of trial of former secretary of state, questions some charges.

Birmingham News – UAB study shows half of Birmingham nursing home residents have serious vision problems and are not receiving treatment that could improve condition.

Birmingham News – The Birmingham News contends that having the nation’s lowest taxes may be “dumb; having one of the most unfair tax systems in the nation on top of that is even dumber.”

Senate Sketches – “Senate Sketches,” the weekly column by Sen. Hank Sanders (D-Selma) for his constituents.

Mobile Press-Register – Rep. Yvonne Kennedy (D-Mobile) to remain at Bishop State as “president emeritus.”

Mobile Press-Register – Press-Register objects to plan to sell Department of Corrections’ real estate to fund basic needs of prisons.

Huntsville Times – The Huntsville Times warns that there is a “dark side” to having nation’s lowest taxes.

Tuscaloosa News – Judge rules that Siegelman does not have to pay restitution.

Tuscaloosa News – Construction expected to start next year on $200 million federal prison in Pickens County.

Tuscaloosa News – The Tuscaloosa News sees tax reform plan by Rep. John Knight as “the only reasonable tax cut proposal.”

Anniston Star – The Anniston Star calls for congressional committee to follow suggestion of Rep. Artur Davis (D) and launch investigation into selective prosecution in Siegelman case.

Decatur Daily – State Democrats say their focus is party-building.

Gadsden Times – The Gadsden Times comments on recent report showing over one-quarter of state’s college freshman require remedial course work.

Cullman Times – State GOP executive director says trials of Siegelman, Worley “sad.”

Montgomery Advertiser – Bishop formally replies to Barron complaint.

Montgomery Advertiser – Long-term care analysis shows mixed picture of state’s nursing home care.

Montgomery Advertiser – The Montgomery Advertiser argues that former secretary of state’s trial should go forward despite request by defense attorneys to dismiss charges.