Friday 6/27/2008 DAILY NEWS DIGEST
Birmingham News – State Board of Education appears ready to adopt new policy to increase the frequency of performance evaluation of two-year college system.
Birmingham News – Hank Aaron hosts Birmingham fundraiser for Senate hopeful Vivian Figures.
Birmingham News - Attorney General Troy King, other law enforcement officials praise U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down Washington, DC law that restricted individual ownership of guns.
Birmingham News – The Birmingham News comments on recent court ruling rejecting AEA challenge of the t selection of Bradley Byrne as two-year college system chancellor.
Mobile Press-Register – Bill introduced that would steer tanker contract to Boeing.
Mobile Press-Register – Coin toss used to select Washington County commissioner candidate.
Huntsville Times – GOP candidates for 5th congressional seat decline opportunity for debate.
Huntsville Times – In spite of tight budgets, more than one-third of legislators plan to attend July conference in New Orleans and Oklahoma City.
Huntsville Times – The Huntsville Times comments on this week’s Supreme Court ruling on individual gun ownership.
Decatur Daily - The Decatur Daily criticizes Supreme Court decision striking down D.C. limits on gun ownership.
Tuscaloosa News - Supreme Court strikes down campaign financing “millionaire’s amendment.”
Tuscaloosa News - Auburn University to seek 12% hike in tuition at today’s trustees’ meeting.
Tuscaloosa News - Prosecutors agree that any restitution ordered in two-year college corruption probe will go to Department of Postsecondary Education.
Montgomery Advertiser - Secretary of State vows swift action against voter fraud.
Anniston Star - The Anniston Star continues their week-long series on predatory lending, today focusing on the increase in the number of payday loan stores and title pawn shops in the area.
Washington Post - Lawmakers call for Air Force to reopen bidding process for air tanker.
Tanker article by the Washington Post:
I wonder what was left out of Mr. Gates comments.
If the strategic editting of sesame street can make it kinkier than a porn star in vegas, I wonder what it can do for quoting political officials…
Tell me Danny, would you ever result to selective quotation?
I’m simply musing, I respect your submissions. :)
Comment by winger — June 27, 2008 @ 7:58 am
I wonder if Ms. Chapman will re-evaluate her position with CASA (child advocacy group in Jeff/Shelby) where she is getting paid thousands (I hear about 85k )in salary. she heads up fundraising which brings about $135,000 and that her salary consumes most of the money she raises. Isn’t that using your office for personal gain??? It seems to me that Secretary of State Chapman is acting a little self righteous when she points out the faults of others, but tries to justify her own precarious/dubious/questionable, ethical situation.
Comment by anynonamous — June 27, 2008 @ 8:47 am
Beth’s indiscetions will kill her when she runs for office in 2 years. No way she can get re-elected or move up the ranks with that hanging over her head.
Comment by Tobie — June 27, 2008 @ 8:56 am
Looks like we may see a bipartisan effort between Kansas Rs and Washington state Ds to award Boeing the air tanker contract.
Comment by walt moffett — June 27, 2008 @ 2:55 pm