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Thursday October 29 2009

Senate Confirms Dr. Regina Benjamin As U.S. Surgeon General

BREAKING NEWS Dr. Regina Benjamin was confirmed by the Senate as the next U.S. Surgeon General just before 7:00 p.m. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by southfan1981: Congratulations Dr. Benjamin. What an accomplishment? view »
Thursday August 06 2009

Senate Passes $2 Billion ‘Cash For Clunkers’ Extension

Obama administration officials said the program would have expired by Friday without new funds. more »
6:31 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by BamaBob: “The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, which represents dealerships in the New York metro area, said about half its 425 members have… 5 Responses »

Cash For Clunkers To Continue

The Senate is expected to add $2 billion to the "cash-for-clunkers" program today, after considering some changes that are not likely to be approved. more »
10:22 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by minimay87: These people apparently have these “clunkers” because at the time it is all they can afford. So know they are thinking, “Hey! I can trade… 2 Responses »

Still Running?

Senate to consider $2B 'clunkers' refill more »
3:25 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by Mike x51: Cash for clunkers is a crock.  Why should the tax payer shell out $3 billion for people who made a stupid mistake and bought a gas guzzler. … view »
Monday July 06 2009

Hate Crime Bill Awaits a Vote

Congress is discussing a bill to protect from hate crimes, but wonders what the impact will be on preaching. more »
8:46 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by BamaBob: Recently, Eric Holder dismissed a default judgment against two members of the New Black Panthers for unknown reasons.  These two men stood in front… 12 Responses »
Friday May 29 2009

Shelby: Washington “On The Road To Socialism”

Alabama Senator Richard Shelby believes a government bailout of General Motors sets a dangerous precedent more »
6:07 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by BamaBob: Do you agree with Shelby’s assessment of the GM situation, or not? 3 Responses »
Saturday May 16 2009

Summary Of 2009 Session

With Alabama's 2009 legislative session now over we take a look at the bills that made it the governor's desk. more »
1:33 PM
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By Associated Press
Tuesday May 12 2009

Senate Considers Federal Tax On Soda

The Senate Finance Committee today is hearing proposals on how to pay for President Obama's proposed universal health care plan, which is expected to cost more than $1 trillion dollars. more »
3:44 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by eee222: I just read where TARP funds are going to be used to bail out the life insurance industry. The way I see it I am now a proud owner of not only the auto… 12 Responses »
Tuesday April 28 2009

Lawmakers Agree On 50-Cent Cigarette Tax Increase

Mississippi's current tax of 18 cents a pack is the third-lowest in the nation. more »
2:00 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by Great1: Instead of crying about the cigerette tax, why not devote your energy to getting the politicians that are raising your taxes removed from office! That… 1 Responses »
Tuesday April 14 2009

Lawmakers Work To Save PACT Program

A bill has been introduced to use state funds to shore up the financially troubled prepaid college tuition plan and make sure the 48,000 participants receive all tuition payments. more »
4:44 PM
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By The Associated Press
Wednesday April 08 2009

Should Alabama Suspend Death Penalty?

Senate committee supports moratorium to decide whether death penalty is being administered fairly. POLL more »
3:31 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by FastFred: Ickthus——-http://www.ontheissues.org/house/artur_davis.htm You can also just type in Artur Davis voting record,it will give… 41 Responses »
Tuesday March 24 2009

Grocery Tax Will Not Go Away

An effort to remove the state's 4 cents sales tax from groceries has failed in the Alabama House. more »
3:03 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by KxVicious: Drug testing is so stupid. It really only targets weed smokers, since everything else (Amphetamines, Barbituates, Methadone, Heroin, Valium, Cocaine, and… 24 Responses »
Wednesday March 18 2009

Lawmakers Honor Retiring Ole Miss Chancellor

Robert Khayat, who has led his alma mater since 1995, is retiring this summer as 15th chancellor of the University of Mississippi. more »
11:01 AM
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By The Associated Press
Wednesday March 11 2009

Power To The People

Gulf Coast homeowners fed up with skyrocketing premiums took their frustrations straight to lawmakers. more »
5:00 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by rolltide33: The homeowners insurance situation does need to be addressed.  Why can’t the insurance companies base rates on proximity from the Gulf of Mexico. … 8 Responses »

Mississippi To Pay For Gastric Baypass?

Senate revives a proposal that would use state health insurance to pay for gastric bypass surgery for up to 100 obese government workers a year. POLL more »
2:29 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by Emlee: I am overweight - my weight problem is caused by not excersing and eating too much..now if these obese people have a health problem that makes it impossible… 8 Responses »

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