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Tuesday 6/24/2008 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

Posted by G, on June 24th, 2008, at 6:40 am

Birmingham News – Troy King says that U.S. Justice Department is refusing to help his office investigate possible election violations in Perry County.  

Birmingham News – Michelle Obama raises at least $250,000 during Birmingham campaign fundraising stop.  

Birmingham News – Cahaba River dam removal successful at restoring aquatic life.  

Birmingham News – Auburn University launches new program to train more engineers for state’s automotive industry.  

Birmingham News – Postsecondary Chancellor says state must increase investment in adult education programs.  

Birmingham News – The Birmingham News says that a few key reforms could change the state’s reputation for poor judicial ethics.  

Mobile Press-Register – Lawyers for state continue to argue that plaintiffs lack standing to challenge state’s property tax system.  

Mobile Press-Register – Air Force ponders whether to pursue tanker funding request for next budget year in light of GAO report.  

Mobile Press-Register – Press-Register contends that state need further tort reform to improve climate for business.  

Tuscaloosa News – State’s suicide rate highest since 2000, exceeds national average.  

Tuscaloosa News – The Tuscaloosa News says that funding options are needed for transportation programs in rural Alabama.  

Tuscaloosa News – The Tuscaloosa News calls for state officials to take action to ensure that elections are free from fraud.  

Anniston Star – The Anniston Star looks at the history of small loans and the rise of payday lending in Alabama.  

Montgomery Advertiser – State Historical Commission faces money, identity struggles.  

Montgomery Advertiser – Alabama Policy Institute’s Gary Palmer weighs in on efforts of AEA to influence State Board of Education primary elections.  

Atlanta Journal-Constitution – Facing budget shortfalls, states across nation poised to make cuts.  

Chicago Tribune – University of South Alabama professor warns nation against increasing offshore drilling.

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