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Tuesday 6/3/2008 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

Posted by G, on June 3rd, 2008, at 6:45 am

Birmingham News – Jury selection begins in trial of former Fire College director.  

Birmingham News – Alabama’s U. S. Senators oppose measure to address global warming by limiting carbon emissions.  

Birmingham News – Lawyers for state seek dismissal of federal suit challenging state’s property tax system.  

Birmingham News – Former state GOP executive director dead at 57.  

AL.com – Joey Kennedy comments on reports that School Board Candidate is backed by teachers’ group, says that AEA is seeking “the best school board AEA can buy.”  

Mobile Press-Register – Mobile advocate for those with disabilities sees success on last night of legislative session.  

News link – Katrina survivors face eviction from FEMA owned trailers.  

Tuscaloosa News – University of West Alabama increases tuition 12% following ETF cuts to higher ed.  

Tuscaloosa News – State Board of Education races could lead to changes in policies.  

Tuscaloosa News – Low turnout expected for today’s primary elections.  

Tuscaloosa News – U. S. Justice Department sending monitors to Perry County for today’s election.  

Tuscaloosa News – The Tuscaloosa News warns that proration is likely in just-passed education budget.  

Tuscaloosa News – The Tuscaloosa News says that new claims against Karl Rove, if proven, should result in charges of treason.  

Anniston Star – The Anniston Star reviews accomplishments of the recent special session.

Opelika-Auburn News – Candidate for PSC president ask GOP chairman to resign citing his work for opponents’ campaign.

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