Verne Kennedy of MRI Research confirmed some poll numbers that I came across. The numbers represent the % of support among decided voters for the GOP primary. About 30% of voters were undecided. Mr. Kennedy said that in races without an incumbent, undecided voters tend to break out about the same way that decided voters do. His firm conducted the poll for Harri Anne Smith’s campaign.
| State Rep. David Grimes |
9% |
| Greenville businessman Tim James |
27% |
| State Rep. Jay Love |
18% |
| Dothan businessman Charles Nailen |
5% |
| State Sen. Harri Anne Smith |
43% |
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Birmingham News - Birmingham mayor-elect sets meeting with Governor to discuss state funding for proposed dome.
Birmingham News - Second prosecutor denies any political involvement in Siegelman prosecution.
Birmingham News - Attorneys argue whether child welfare case should be revived in appearance before three-judge federal appeals court.
Birmingham News - Riley pledges to fight for water in meetings later this week in Washington.
Mobile Press-Register - Schools dispute classification as “drop-out factories.”
Montgomery Advertiser - Governor halts plans to open state-run liquor stores on Sundays.
Anniston Star - The Anniston Star says that calls for book publisher to alter text to be used in course on impact of the Bible to accomodate one particular denominational group as crossing “a constitutional line we should not cross.”
Decatur Daily - Selma officials form biracial panel to address problems.
Tuscaloosa News - The Tuscaloosa News calls for moratorium on executions.
Tuscaloosa News - “Alabama Exposure,” Dana Beyerle’s political roundup for reader of the NYTimes regional papers.
Washington Post - Water battles between Alabama, Georgia and Florida places Bush in bind.
New York Times - Supreme Court’s actions in staying Mississippi execution reflects that Court intends to block all executions until Kentucky case is resolved next Spring.
Senate Sketches - “Senate Sketches,” Sen. Hank Sanders’ (D-Selma) weekly column for his constituents.
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I have become convinced that state Sen. Harri Anne Smith (of Slocomb) will be a candidate in the Republican primary for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. The announcement may be days, may be weeks, but watch for it.
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Has Republican Greenville businessman Tim James committed to joining the race for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District? Yes and no, he told the Parlor. He’s looking at it “very seriously,” doing due diligence, not making a decision yet, and probably won’t until Thanksgiving. One consideration is that this seat doesn’t come open very often. Only two people have held it since 1964, and only eight since 1900. On the other hand, there is the Governor’s race in 2010 that he is considering, and he wouldn’t do both. “You can say that my main interest is public service.”
The Parlor had heard that he was pulling some folks together for a run. Yes, he said, he was putting a team together and had done some polling with a good Washington polling group. He was putting together a team of “Bob Riley quote world-class folks,” he said with a laugh. Don’t misunderstand him to mean that some of the Bob Riley crowd was helping him, as I did. He was making reference to Riley’s penchant for saying “world class,” and you know, Riley does.
James didn’t believe the selection process should be “smooth and pre-ordained,” saying “I believe a good rough and tumble primary is healthy for the party. It’s healthy for the country.”
“This is a very serious time in the country,” he added, noting considerations such as the war, economic signs that possibly point to a recession, and the real estate market that has been sagging. “I can’t remember a time in my life when things have been this tense.” Remarking that the Democrats had both houses of Congress and may take the White House next year, he added, “My party needs to find itself.”
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Birmingham News - Clinton leading Obama in new state poll; Giuliani, Thompson tied for GOP nomination.
Birmingham News - State finance director Jim Main says he will seek seat of retiring Supreme Court Justice Harold See.
Birmingham News - Projected liability for health care for current and future education retirees drops.
Birmingham News - The Birmingham News characterizes the state’s GOP congressional delegation members as “voting against the interests of the state’s poor children” by refusing to support last week’s reauthorization of SCHIP.
Mobile Press-Register - State Health Department considers tracking staph.
Mobile Press-Register - Press-Register contends that reports of a widening income disparity between the wealthiest Americans and low- and middle-income families are “bogus.”
Cullman Times - Dueling KKK organizations plan opposing demonstrations for Cullman.
Gadsden Times - Harper Lee to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Decatur Daily - Group wants to increase allowable alcohol content for beer.
Decatur Daily - The Decatur Daily calls for Democrats and Republicans to seek common ground and pass reauthorization of SCHIP.
Tuscaloosa News - Incoming president of American Bar Association and Attorney General Troy King spar over report that found Alabama’s death penalty processes “deeply flawed.”
Tuscaloosa News - 42 state high schools classified as “dropout factories.”
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Recent news of interest from around the Magic City…
- The Jefferson County Election Commission set a Feb. 5 election date to replace Larry Langford on the Jefferson County Commission. Gov. Bob Riley has not publicly yielded in his conviction that he will appoint the Langford’s replacement. Irresistible force may meet the immoveable object in court.
I am not schooled enough in the legal particulars to suppose how it would turn out (and in an amusing moment last week, a judge reminded Riley that Riley also was not schooled in the particulars of law), but I do believe that a loss in court would be something of an embarrassment for Riley especially after he lost in court on the matter of whether he could appoint a replacement to the Mobile County Commission.
- Birmingham Mayor-elect Larry Langford is not letting grass grow under his feet. Not even sworn in, a legal challenge to his election, but he meets with the city’s police chief and she announces she’s stepping down.
- Regarding Hoover High School… If you didn’t know something was wrong before, you have to suspect it when a NY Times blog is taking note of a far away high school football team in Alabama, here and here.
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Former Alabama head football coach Mike Dubose is coaching at Millsaps in Mississippi and might should be on a suicide watch after Saturday’s game against Trinity University. I always considered the end of the 1982 Stanford-California game to be an unbelievable finish, but this…
Trinity takes over on its 40 with 2 seconds left…
Picture the ending of the Stanford-California game in 1982, without the band and with three times as many laterals.
Trinity University used 15 laterals after a completed pass on the final play of the game for an unlikely touchdown and 28-24 victory Saturday at stunned Millsaps. Call it the “Mississippi Miracle” for the Tigers, an NCAA Division III team in San Antonio.
Via YouTube:
Hat tip to The Huntsville Times’ Breaking News site.
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Birmingham News - Forever Wild set to acquire 10,000 acres.
Birmingham News - Study shows state’s rural roads more dangerous than urban.
Birmingham News - Contract to hire attorneys to sue drug companies going to Legislative Contract Review Committee almost three years after being signed.
Birmingham News - The Birmingham News sees Attorney General’s efforts to bar Shelby County DA from capital case another example of King’s effort to score political points.
Mobile Press-Register - Press-Register calls for giving counties the authority to regulate private utility companies.
Mobile Press-Register - Press-Register praises Governor for complying with HAVA, calls for legislature to enact campaign financing reform.
Huntsville Times - Attorney General defends his call for ending parole.
Tuscaloosa News - American Bar Association calls for nationwide freeze on executions.
Tuscaloosa News - The Tuscaloosa News endorses Governor’s proposals to strengthen DUI laws.
Montgomery Advertiser - Water wars moves to Washington.
Montgomery Advertiser - The Montgomery Advertiser calls for reforming state’s campaign finance disclosure laws.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - U.S. Supreme Court declines to review Alabama murder conviction.
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Associated Press tells us this weekend that Republican Public Service Commission President Jim Sullivan does indeed plan to run for re-election next year.
You can also read there what you read here in the Parlor a month ago: former Lt. Governor and gubernatorial nominee Lucy Baxley (D) is considering a run, as is Ed Gentle, chair of the St. Clair County Democrats.
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Folks in House District 12 (Cullman area) are getting polled. One source reported a home polled twice in the last two weeks. One poll asked about the Democratic primary. Another asked about favorability ratings of Riley and Folsom, followed up asking about which HD 12 primary the respondent would vote in, and then asked about matchups in the HD 12 general election.
Sounds like AEA, ALFA, and who knows else may be crawling around to learn what they can. If I can sniff anything more out, I’m glad to pass it along.
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Birmingham News - Showdown looms in water battle.
Birmingham News - Montgomery federal prosecutors say that they overruled Justice Department attorney who wanted to end Siegleman investigation in 2004.
Birmingham News - VOICES for Alabama’s Children Communications Director calls for Bush and Congress to reauthorize SCHIP.
Birmingham News - ADAP associate director finds that DHR’s poor results in finding permanency for children in foster care is its “greatest failing.”
Huntsville Times - Thursday’s 5% increase in foster care rates welcomed, but insufficient for needs.
Montgomery Advertiser - PSC president says he will seek reelection, may face opposition from Baxley.
Montgomery Advertiser - State’s ABC stores see a first: Birmingham liquor store to be open on Sunday.
Tuscaloosa News - New leader of State Fire College remains hopeful in spite of continuing investigation.
Tuscaloosa News - State’s Silver-Haired Legislature convenes today.
Decatur Daily - Morgan County data shows shrinking middle class as income disparities grow.
Daily Home - “It’s a Thick Book” still providing push for state’s constitutional reform efforts.
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Birmingham News - Gasoline prices expected to surge as crude oil hits almost $92 a barrel.
Birmingham News - The Birmingham News finds that the legislature’s ‘to-do’ list is growing while comments from Senators make the prospect of a productive session dim.
Mobile Press-Register - Press-Register finds Justice Department targeting as many, if not more, GOP elected officials.
Huntsville Times - Riley says he is encouraged about chances of compromise in continuing water battles.
Huntsville Times - Environmentalists question ADEM’s claim to have improved air, water quality.
Clarke County Democrat - Editor of The Clarke County Democrat discuss Ag Commissioner’s “Rural Alabama Committee of 100″ and finds that rural Alabama “is finally getting the attention it deserves.”
Tuscaloosa News - Alexander City taking drastic measures to deal with continuing drought.
Times Daily - U.S. House Judiciary Committee chair apologizes to Rainsville attorney about the manner in which the transcript of her interview was released to the public.
Anniston Star - The Anniston Star differs with House Minority Leader Mike Hubbard’s assessment of U.S. Rep. Artur Davis’ comments regarding Siegelman prosecution.
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The Fix at washingtonpost.com today looks at the top ten U.S. House seats most likely to switch parties in the 2008 elections.
Considering the 15 (so-far) House members stepping down in 2008 (13 Republicans, 2 Democrats), the Fix offers this aside about the second Alabama Congressional district where Republican Terry Everett is retiring:
Democrats are also making noise about two other newly open GOP seats — New Mexico’s 2nd District and Alabama’s 2nd, though both are much longer shots given their clear Republican tilt.
Indications are that the Democrats acknowledge the GOP advantage but are not conceding the seat.
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Southerners know that in the South you can say anything you want about anybody as long as you add “Bless his heart” - to demonstrate, I suppose, you are not poor-mouthing but that you have real concern for the individual and his shortcomings. As in, “She doesn’t have the sense God gave a fence post. Bless her heart.” Or, “His drinking problem is going to do him in. Bless his heart.”
The Alabama-Georgia water wars escalated to the point that Georgia’s Gov. Sonny Perdue leaned on the tradition and, in response to Riley’s op-ed, laid one on our own Gov. Bob Riley in today’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution: “My good friend, Alabama Gov. Bob Riley, bless his heart, is just plain … misguided.”
Hat tip to bethbking who wrote, “Sonny Perdue’s response was near hostile, and by hostile I mean delicious.”
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Never enough time to write about everything interesting. Let’s clear a few items out of the folder.
I am intrigued by the number of people who say that Trip Pittman didn’t overcome Bob Riley’s endorsement of opponent Randy McKinney in the SD 32 GOP primary as much as he was aided by it. For example, columnist Steve Flowers this week: “Riley’s endorsement created a backlash and elected Pittman.” Can someone help me think of a candidate who was elected with Riley’s support that would have otherwise lost? Not Luther Strange, Drayton Nabers, Randy McKinney… SD 17 incumbent Jack Biddle was more of a Riley man than his opponent Scott Beason but lost. I am sure someone is out there, but I have a Friday afternoon brain.- The Nation, “America’s oldest weekly magazine, the flagship of the left,” has a web-only piece this week, “A Whistleblower’s Tale” on Jill Simpson, Don Siegelman, et al, from Alabama’s Glynn Wilson (he of the on-line Locust Fork Journal).
- Fact I’ve run across again today: Alabama is the only state east of Colorado that does not fund public transportation. Zero dollars. Alabama and three other states. (Source: Survey of State Funding for Public Transportation 2005, Department of Transportation - pdf file).
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Montgomery Advertiser - Attorney General seeks to bar testimony from Shelby County DA in death penalty case.
Montgomery Advertiser - Governor calls for truce in escalating battle over water.
Tuscaloosa News - The Tuscaloosa News calls for moratorium on death penalty to allow thorough review of ” the process, incorporation of relevant higher court rulings and an initiative in the Legislature to resolve the many problems associated with the administration of capital punishment in Alabama.”
Gadsden Times - Governor appoints spouse of appellate court judge to Montgomery County district judge post.
Decatur Daily - State Board of Education acts to remove postsecondary hiring quotas for minorities and women.
Anniston Star - The Anniston Star praises efforts of DHR to reform its child welfare system.
Anniston Star - The Anniston Star comments on state’s ranking of 49th in terms of campaign disclosure requirements.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia’s governor says Riley is “misguided” in battle over water.
Washington Post - House approves revamped SCHIP measure, Bush vows another veto.
Birmingham News - State details new execution procedures.
Birmingham News - State Board of Education will not reconsider vote on Bible text.
Birmingham News - The Birmingham News challenges ADEM director’s contention that purchase of aircraft was sound move.
Mobile Press-Register - Presidential hopefuls spend more time in state fundraising than campaigning.
Mobile Press-Register - Press-Register praises proposal by Riley to strengthen state’s DUI laws.
Huntsville Times - The Huntsville Times calls for state to halt efforts at executions until Supreme Court rules on the constitutionality of lethal injection procedures.
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An observation: Most people with strong feelings on whether Don Siegelman’s prosecution was politically motivated, on either side, believe they are motivated by a desire for justice. Most of those people believe that those who disagree with them are motivated by partisanship over justice.
U.S. Rep. Artur Davis has been close to Bill Canary and the Business Council of Alabama. Some Republicans even thought Davis, a Democrat, was a welcome change to his predecessor, Democrat Earl Hilliard. There are those in the business community who opened doors for Davis, hosted fundraisers in their homes, introduced him to hard-to-reach corners of support, and gave him wider credibility as a potential statewide candidate.
His now very public buy-in on Siegelman’s political prosecution is pushing away these supporters who were somewhat unlikely in the first place. Improbable supporters who saw a statesman are becoming detractors who see a partisan.
Artur Davis’ considerable core support no doubt remains strong. He may have even improved his chances to win the Democratic nomination for governor, if that is his aim, but at the same time he is lopping off some of the broad support that could have aided his campaign in the general election. The Parlor is hearing that Governor Bob Riley’s hard comments in The Birmingham News today are in line with feelings people in the business community have expressed for weeks now.
The Parlor assumes Davis is acting on heartfelt conviction. Whether he should be hailed as a champion of justice or just a Pelosi partisan lies in the eye of the beholder. But the consequence for Davis is that some unlikely support that could have helped him move beyond his district’s safe seat may be committed to making sure that he stays there.
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Multiple sources are telling the Parlor that Governor Bob Riley’s appointment of Arthur Ray to a Montgomery County District Judgeship means that we will not be seeing Ray’s wife Kelli Wise run for the Supreme Court next year. The idea is that Ray would not otherwise be a top choice for the position, but that Riley is trying to help the Supreme Court candidacy of Jim Main, Riley’s Finance Director.
This may be a win all the way around for Ray, Wise, and Main, as the word heard here is that Wise was not enthused about a run for the Supreme Court. Republican Ray will face a re-election challenge in ‘08 from Democrat Jimmy Pool who has already announced his candidacy and is expected to run strong in Montgomery County where he has served as the county Democratic Party chair.
The Alabama Civil Justice Reform Association (ACJRA) is said to be not-so-thrilled with the idea of Main on the Supreme Court, preferring a justice more in the mold of retiring Justice Harold See, who is decidedly pro-business.
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In the third and final part of our conversation, State GOP chair and House Minority Leader Mike Hubbard talks about Campaign 2010, GOP up and comers, the House District 12 race, the 2010 Governor’s race, and more. He also had some comments about the Senate District 32 race that are no less interesting for being made before the SD 32 GOP primary run-off election.
Part three is below. You can find part one of our interview here. Part two is here.
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Birmingham News - 11th Circuit Court stays execution scheduled for today.
Birmingham News - Governor angry over comments by U.S. Rep. Artur Davis (D) regarding allegations that Siegelman prosecution was politically motivated.
Birmingham News - Bessemer judge charged with ethics violations returns to bench.
Birmingham News - The Birmingham News questions conclusion of Rep. Artur Davis that politics influenced Siegelman prosectuion.
Mobile Press-Register - Press-Register finds that evidence of a GOP conspiracy to target Siegelman for prosecution is “pretty thin.”
Tuscaloosa News - Giuilani files qualifying papers for Alabama presidential primary.
Tuscaloosa News - Federal judge rules that state is finally in compliance with HAVA.
Tuscaloosa News - The Tuscaloosa News urges Congress to expand probe of alleged prosecutorial misconduct in Siegelman case.
Anniston Star - The Anniston Star praises action by appeals court to halt today’s scheduled execution.
Decatur Daily - Last brief filed in Attorney General’s efforts to reinstate felony charges against former Secretary of State Worley.
Dothan Eagle - The Dothan Eagle praises Attorney General for his stand on truthful sentencing, but calls for adequate funding of state’s corrections system to allow such action.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Gov. Riley calls for ending battles over water in this commentary from today’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Washington Post - House Democrats plan vote today on revamped SCHIP reauthorization.
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Birmingham News - Congressional committees hear testimony on Siegelman prosecution; Rep. Artur Davis (D) says Justice Department action was “unjust.”
Birmingham News - Rob Riley, others, deny GOP conspiracy to push for Siegelman prosecution.
Birmingham News - AG King to present ethics charges against Bessemer judge to new grand jury.
Birmingham News - The Birmingham News calls for more financial support for state’s foster parents.
Mobile Press-Register - Governor says state now in compliance with HAVA.
Mobile Press-Register - Governor proposes plan to strengthen DUI laws.
Huntsville Times - The Huntsville Times contends that Attorney General’s proposal to end parole is “impractical and flies in the face of data.”
Senate Sketches - “Political Sketches,” Sen. Hank Sanders’ (D-Selma) weekly column for his constituents.
Tuscaloosa News - Terry Butts denies participation in GOP conspiracy against Siegelman, but still thinks former governor and Scrushy are innocent of charges.
Anniston Star - The Anniston Star blasts congressional action in sustaining Bush veto of reauthorization and expansion of SCHIP.
Decatur Daily - Federal judge refuses to halt Thursday’s scheduled execution; attorney for inmate to file appeal with 11th Circuit Court.
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In part two of our interview, GOP Chairman and House Minority Leader Mike Hubbard talks about working out disagreements in the Republican family, AEA head Paul Hubbert & the most expensive House race in state history, Campaign 2010, and standing in front of the train.
Part two is below. Part one is here.
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Birmingham News - Congressional committee holds hearing today to consider whether prosecution of Siegelman, others was drive by political motives.
Birmingham News - Growing language gap poses problems in Black Belt.
Birmingham News - DHR to increase foster care payments by 5%.
Birmingham News - The Birmingham News says that congressional committee looking at Siegelman case must not forget that it’s wrong for “Congress to use its political power to undermine bona fide prosecutorial pursuits.”
Mobile Press-Register - Press-Register praises efforts of state to provide computer-based training for potential workers.
Opelika-Auburn News - Auburn plant to lay off 90.
Montgomery Advertiser - Governor says that changes to lethal injection procedures are complete, he will not stay Thursday’s planned execution of terminally ill inmate.
Decatur Daily - The Decatur Daily sees increase in number of payday loan stores, children participating in free or reduced meal programs indicate “more people can’t keep up.”
Decatur Daily - Riley urges President to reject request by Georgia governor for emergency declaration.
Tuscaloosa News - The Tuscaloosa News says that although it’s popular politically, AG’s proposal to end parole “just won’t work.”
Times Daily - Rep. Billy Beasley (D-Clayton) says he will not seek senate seat held by Sessions.
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I asked a lawyer with significant experience dealing with elections law if Patrick Cooper’s legal challenge in the Birmingham mayoral race had any legs. The sharp and quick reply, “No. Legally it’s bad, and politically it’s worse.”
The attorney believed that Cooper could have been in a good position political after a strong rookie outing but was burning up considerable good will with a challenge that will not succeed. “I don’t know if he got bad advice, or if he got good advice and didn’t listen to it.”
Residency requirements for candidacy are not so different from residency requirements for voting, and the courts have allowed wide latitude for voters to meet residency requirements in court challenges, according to the lawyer.
“Even if Cooper were to win the challenge, it would take so long to wind through court that [Mayor-elect Larry] Langford will have spent enough nights in Birmingham to qualify for the next election. He would be running against Langford again.”
Langford wouldn’t be disqualified from running if another election were held? I asked.
“No. No chance. There is no chance that Langford would be disqualified from running in the next election if he met the requirements.”
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The accounting fraud of Healthsouth’s executives involved showing paper profits that were not real to meet Wall Street expectations. Last week, Healthsouth announced that the IRS was refunding $440 million in overpaid taxes.
The company had to borrow money to make the tax payments on the falsified profits.
Borrowing money to pay a debt you don’t owe to keep up appearances… Probably not worth passing along, but it reminds me of a comedian from years ago who said his family was poor but proud. They didn’t have air conditioning in their car but they had to drive around in stifling heat with the windows up because his mama didn’t want anybody to know they didn’t have air conditioning.
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Birmingham News - Affidavit alleging vote fraud by Siegelman camp in 2002 campaign surfaces.
Birmingham News - The Birmingham News says “there’s something wrong” with sentencing young teens to lifetime behind bars.
Mobile Press-Register - “The Political Skinny,” the Press-Register’s weekly political roundup from Mobile, Montgomery and Washington.
Mobile Press-Register - Sessions confirms selling assets after newspaper article reported that he was pushing legislation that could benefit two banks in which he owned shares.
Mobile Press-Register - Press-Register contends that recent report ranking state 49th in campaign financing disclosure laws show that “Alabama is a great place for corruption.”
Mobile Press-Register - Commentary by Arise Communications Director Jim Carnes views Alabama’s SCHIP as a great success.
Mobile Press-Register - Commentary by Jim Fuller credits Sen. Richard Shelby (R) for insuring that Katrina victims receive proper attention from federal authorities.
Montgomery Advertiser - State making strides in criminal background check for educators.
Montgomery Advertiser - Water wars between Alabama, Florida and Georgia heighten as drought worsens.
Decatur Daily - Attorney General says that state should abolish paroles,
Anniston Star - The Anniston Star blasts Alabama’s GOP congressional delegation for failing to support efforts to override Bush veto of SCHIP reauthorization and expansion.
BBC News - BBC looks at Alabama’s battles over death penalty.
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Birmingham News - Federal appeals court to consider reinstating long-running child welfare case.
Birmingham News - Environmentalist Pat Byington comments on Alabama’s limited efforts at recycling.
Birmingham News - Democratic chair Joe Turnham criticizes GOP leaders who predict next regular session will bring “more of the same.”
Montgomery Advertiser - Attorney General Troy King has strong supporters, critics.
Gadsden Times - AG declines to reverse opinion on tax refunds due certain disabled taxpayers.
Decatur Daily - “Capitol Letter,” M.J. Ellington’s weekly report from Montgomery for the readers of The Decatur Daily.
Decatur Daily - Immigration Commission schedules public hearing on illegal immigration.
Anniston Star - Commentary by Lt. Governor calls for legislators to put differences aside and to focus on “taking care of the people’s business.”
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No matter what search term you put into Google News, it returns no results. Search for Bush, Riley, Gore, Tuberville, Saban, what have you. No results. It also is showing no “Top Stories” here either.
It has been like that for a while. This is going to be a pretty interesting story. Except we won’t find it on Google News. For now anyway.
Update: It is now showing Top Stories. Still no search results.
Later Update: Within a couple of hours, it seems to be working as expected. Others noticed the problem, for example, here and here.
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Birmingham News - ADEM chief tells Commission members that controversial airplane purchased by organization is “worth its cost.”
Birmingham News - The Birmingham News again calls for changes in judicial selection process following announcement that national nonpartisan group will monitor next year’s elections in Alabama.
Huntsville Times - Divided state Supreme Court rules that driver’s licenses can be given in languages other than English.
Montgomery Advertiser - Longtime Alabama political figure Bob Ingram dies.
Montgomery Advertiser - Riley critic says he is under federal criminal investigation as retaliation for complaints he made against Steve Windom.
Tuscaloosa News -The Tuscaloosa News calls for strengthening state’s campaign finance disclosure laws.
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