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Alabama Politics

Alabama's new tax credits limited to transfers

Jun 18, 2013 1:58 PM
 
Alabama's Department of Revenue says the state's new private school tax credits don't apply to students who are already in private schools, even though they are zoned for a failing public school.
 
 
 
Jun 18, 2013 11:08 AM
Ala. Rep. Chad Fincher running for US House
Republican state Rep. Chad Fincher of Semmes has joined the crowded field to replace U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner...
 
Jun 18, 2013 9:26 AM
Ala. governor reinstating merit raises
Many Alabama state employees are going to get their first raises in five years. Gov. Robert Bentley says...
 
Jun 18, 2013 9:26 AM
Southern GOP leaders meeting in Alabama
Republican leaders from 10 Southern states are meeting in Alabama to plan strategies for making new GOP...
 
Jun 17, 2013 8:39 AM
Ben Carson speaks at local GOP dinner Video
Republican supporters and leaders are expected to pack the Daphne Civic Center Friday, June 14 for the...
 

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White House News

US calls out China, Russia over human trafficking

Jun 19, 2013 3:50 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. accused China and Russia of failing to meet minimum standards in fighting human trafficking, ranking them on a par with North Korea and Syria.
 
 
 
Jun 19, 2013 11:35 AM
Obama warns EU over high youth unemployment
BERLIN (AP) — President Barack Obama raised the prospect Wednesday that Europe might need to adjust...
 
Jun 19, 2013 8:55 AM
Obama in Berlin: "Our work is not yet done"
BERLIN (AP) — President Barack Obama is challenging Americans and Europeans not to become complacent...
 
Jun 19, 2013 9:45 AM
Obama renews call for nuclear reductions
President Barack Obama is calling for a one-third reduction of the world's nuclear stockpiles.
 
Jun 19, 2013 1:20 AM
Obama's Berlin speech: History raises the stakes
BERLIN (AP) — Five years and 50 years. As President Barack Obama revisits Berlin, he can't escape those...
 

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Activity Stream

  • KatWoods
    KatWoods  commented: He should be asked to step down, not sweep it under the rug. I bet if a white representative would have said those things to a black person, all hell would break…
     
    House leader: Rep. won't be punished for emails
    The Alabama House leader says a black lawmaker will not face punishment for referring in an email to a white constituent's ancestors as incestuous slave owners.
    Mar 28, 2013 4:24 PM
  • KatWoods
    KatWoods  disliked the news story "House leader: Rep. won't be punished for emails"
     
    House leader: Rep. won't be punished for emails
    The Alabama House leader says a black lawmaker will not face punishment for referring in an email to a white constituent's ancestors as incestuous slave owners.
    Mar 28, 2013 4:23 PM
  • scdowdle
    scdowdle  supported "Amendment 6"
    Amendment 6
    Seeks to undercut the federal Affordable Care Act by prohibiting anyone from being compelled to participate in any health care plan.
    Mar 24, 2013 9:50 PM
  • LeoMcDermott
    LeoMcDermott  commented: How about NDAA, HR 347, The Patriot Act, etc...? There is a lot of trampling of the Constitution going on and should be reversed. Before familiarizing themselves on…
     
    Gen Y: 5 issues you need to care about
    If you are a young American, regardless of how jaded you may be from election season, here are five things you should care about.
    Oct 18, 2012 3:02 PM

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President Obama's Budget
 
 

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Jun 5, 2013 10:33 AM
Ladies First: FLOTUS heckled by protester
She’s known to many for her style and upbeat attitude, but first lady Michelle Obama is quick to admit she doesn’t take…
 
May 14, 2013 7:49 AM
What the Veep? If bullets were chocolate
A 7-year-old boy from Milwaukee is making a stand against gun violence, and has taken his plan straight to the top. See…
 
May 8, 2013 3:11 PM
Social Status: Printable pistols
A University of Texas law student has made history and headlines recently by successfully firing the world’s first 3-D…
 

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Restocking Obama's cabinet
 
 

Blog: Campaign Curiosities

Nov 17, 2012 3:23 PM
Fun with voting, part 2
Back on Election Day, I told you about the problem I had when I went to vote.. I’m just glad I didn’t need my…
 
Nov 6, 2012 2:04 PM
“You say I already voted?”
I got a shock when I handed over my driver’s license to election officials this morning, only to find out I had already…
 
Dec 13, 2011 3:59 PM
Former Ala. gubernatorial candidate donated…
A former Alabama gubernatorial candidate and staunch opponent of gay marriage has reportedly been donating sperm to women…
 

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U.S. Congressional News

Jun 19, 2013 3:50 PM
Food stamp cuts key to farm bill's fate…
WASHINGTON (AP) — House passage of a massive farm bill could turn on the level of food stamp cuts as key backers scrambled…
 
Jun 19, 2013 3:15 AM
Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service is about to pay $70 million in employee bonuses despite an Obama administration…
 
Jun 18, 2013 6:20 PM
IRS worker: No political bias against tea…
WASHINGTON (AP) — An Internal Revenue Service manager and self-described conservative Republican said the close scrutiny…
 

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Alabama (change)

 
Known as the “Heart of Dixie,” Alabama has a population of over 4.6 million residents. Montgomery is the capital city. Other major cities include Birmingham, Mobile, and Huntsville.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Robert Bentley
Lieutenant Governor: Kay Ivey
Attorney General: Luther Strange
State Treasurer: Young Boozer
Secretary of State: Beth Chapman

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