Thursday 8/30/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST
Birmingham News - Former Siegelman aide sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Birmingham News - Chief Justice proposes limiting contributions, banning PAC participation in some races for some judicial posts.
Birmingham News - Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney visits Huntsville in campaign stop.
Birmingham News - Siegelman refuses offer to reduce prison term in return for cooperation in other investigations.
Birmingham News - The Birmingham News calls for adoption of rules on acceptance of gifts by ADEM employees.
Huntsville Times - ADEM says it will post all flight records on the internet.
Tuscaloosa News - Distance learning technology expands to 100 more schools.
Tuscaloosa News - Rep. Neal Morrison (D-Cullman) resigns post to accept position as interim president of community college.
Anniston Star - The Anniston Star predicts heated legal and legislative battle over new rule to end double-dipping.
Gadsden Times - The Gadsden Times calls for audit of work records of all legislators working in community college system.
Times Daily - The Times Daily says that recent Census data reflects a “looming crisis” in the number of Americans without health insurance.
Associated Press - Federal prosecutor says Siegelman, Scrushy may be “obstructing justice” from their cells.
“Postsecondary Education Chancellor Bradley Byrne said he may ask two-year college presidents to verify the working hours of all lawmakers on their payrolls.”
“He should. Some of the lawmakers who hold jobs at two-year schools claim they hold and fulfill meaningful jobs at the colleges, and manage to earn their keep there while still attending to their legislative duties. One would assume they can prove that, but it may not be the case.”
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Hmmm… These “double dippers,” are the lowest form of predatory scum! They really need an “Come to Sopranos” moment to make them see clearly.
Comment by Anonymous — August 30, 2007 @ 9:44 am