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Saturday 3/15/2008 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

Posted by G, on March 15th, 2008, at 7:25 am

Birmingham News – Alabama among states showing largest  increase in in-bound migration.

Birmingham News – Advocates raise concerns that proposed immigration law might hamper access to services for those who are eligible.

Birmingham News – DHR steps up efforts at adoptive placements.

Birmingham News – The Birmingham News criticizes actions of Senate committee in killing measure that would have placed management of state Department of Transportation under commission.

Huntsville Times – Cramer says he’s not ready to endorse a successor for his Congressional House District 5 seat.

Montgomery Advertiser – Alabama becomes key battleground in November elections with two congressional retirements.

Tuscaloosa News – GOP eyes Cramer’s House seat.

Daily Home – Talladega, St. Clair legislators review week’s legislative action.

Opelika-Auburn News – The Opelike-Auburn News says state should move to commission to manage DOT.

New York Times – Alabama cracks down on pregnant drug users.

Birmingham Business Journal – Business groups say congressional proposal to rein in greenhouse emissions will cost Alabama 60,000 jobs by 2030.

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