The DCCC gets in on the act and has a new ad running in AL-05 this week.
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 Posted by Danny, on September 30th, 2008, at 1:44 pm AL-05 Democratic candidate Parker Griffith has an ad responding to Republican opponent Wayne Parker and Parker’s latest ad. The beginning of the ad has nice things to say about Griffith’s medical career but, on the face of it, does not directly address the points or allegations made by the Wayne Parker campaign. The [...] Posted by Danny, on September 30th, 2008, at 12:00 pm AL-05 Republican nominee Wayne Parker hit the airwaves at the end of last week, following up on the controversy of the 20 year old review of Huntsville Hospital’s Oncology Department, which then included Dr. Parker Griffith, that surfaced last week. Parker Griffith is the Democratic nominee for the seat. Posted by waltm, on September 30th, 2008, at 10:13 amAs you know by now, the bail out bill has died in the House. Of Alabama’s Congressmen, only Robert Adderholt of the 4th District voted against it. From the various talking heads in favor of the bail out, the word is that failure will lead to decreased credit for businesses and consumers, which [...] Posted by waltm, on September 30th, 2008, at 7:10 amFrom the papers, Nora Dannehy was been appointed special prosecutor by US Attorney General Mukasey to investigate:
in the US attorney firings.In related [...] Posted by H, on September 30th, 2008, at 5:35 amBirmingham News – Wachovia sells banking operation to Citigroup Birmingham News – Regions stock plummets 41 percent; CEO Dowd Ritter says business is strong Birmingham News – Bailout package contained provision about losses by city and county governments Birmingham News – Six of seven Alabama members voted for failed bailout Birmingham [...] Posted by waltm, on September 30th, 2008, at 5:33 amCherokee Herald – Cedar Bluff runoff election on hold. Eufaula Tribune – Barbour County budget down by 4 percent. Wilcox Voice – Wilcox County may lay off 27 workers. Posted by waltm, on September 30th, 2008, at 12:01 am1865: Alabama’s Constitutional Convention of 1865 adjourns. Although the ninety-nine delegates repealed Alabama’s 1861 Ordinance of Secession and declared slavery illegal, they produced an essentially conservative document. Blacks were not given the right to vote, representation was based on the white population only, and the constitution was ratified without a vote by the [...] Posted by H, on September 29th, 2008, at 5:40 amBirmingham News – Army reaches midpoint in disposal of chemical weapons at Anniston Depot Birmingham News – Deadline looms for charity car tag orders Birmingham News – Obama supporters know the odds are long, but they’re not ready to concede state Birmingham News – Red Mountain Park director hopes to meet [...] Posted by waltm, on September 29th, 2008, at 5:39 amTimes Daily – David Freeze of Killen honored by Alabama AFL-CIO. Daily Mountain Eagle – Walker County GOP candidates attack bingo. The big news this week is are the County Fairs to be this week in Butler, Lee and Pike Counties. Also on tap is the Blakeley Bluegrass Festival. [...] Posted by H, on September 28th, 2008, at 5:45 amBirmingham News – What will Obama, McCain mean for your health care? Birmingham News – Women’s expowerment expo, once threatened by Birmingham funding controversy, helps women Birmingham News – HOW THEY VOTED Birmingham News – Jefferson County likely to default, but not file bankruptcy at crucial deadline this week Birmingham News [...] Posted by waltm, on September 28th, 2008, at 5:44 amThe Selma Times-Journal – First steps toward destination, editorial about efforts to develop tourist attractions along the Alabama River Times Journal – Dekalb County budget deadline approaches. The Auburn Villager – Conservation Alabama’s Adam Synder discusses his lobbying work. News Courier – School property tax on November ballot. Posted by Alabama Republican Party, on September 27th, 2008, at 11:41 amFor Immediate Release September 27, 2008 Contact: Philip Bryan
Griffith Does An ‘About Face’
Birmingham, AL – Monday September 15th in an interview with Channel 19’s Greg Privett, Parker Griffith stated “It’s been in the shadows, I’m glad it’s out. I’m glad we are out talking about it.” This was in response [...] Posted by H, on September 27th, 2008, at 6:45 am Birmingham News – All eyes on Wachovia as bank’s shares plummet on Wall Street Birmingham News – Bachus opposes Paulson’s bailout, looking for compromise Birmingham News – Birmingham grassroots group unveiling school improvement plan Birmingham News – Hoover mayor postpones budget proposal because of economic crisis Posted by waltm, on September 27th, 2008, at 6:44 amAndaulsia Star-News – Covington County residents reject change to county unit system. The Wilcox Voice – Wilcox County Economics appear as dismal as Wall Street. Journal Record – Overcrowding becomes a safety issue at Marion County Jail. Dothan Eagle – Coffee County DHR embroiled in controversy. |
ChangeI wish my friend Hinton Mitchem godspeed and good luck after his retirement from public service. Hinton, on Monday, announced what many had suspected — he will not seek re-election. I remember meeting Hinton for the first time while I was a student at Auburn University. He served the people of his [...] Ten Minutes in the House, Senate Moves On Here is a quick preview of the upcoming week in Montgomery. This week will be a standard legislative schedule for the House. We will be in session on Tuesday and Thursday with committee meetings scheduled for Wednesday. Back in the Day... Union Avenue in Ozark in the 1920s |
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