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Murtha’s Death Means More Tanker Problems?

Murtha’s Death Means More Tanker Problems?
Local officials hoping to get a dual contract. more »
Comment by mob1: This entire ordeal has been one hugh joke and waste of time. So now we are going to split the contract, please exlain to me the point in having bid contracts… 1 Responses »

John Murtha Has Died

John Murtha Has Died
Democratic Rep. John P. Murtha, who represented Pennsylvania's 12th district for 36 years, died today at the age of 77. more »
Feb/8/10 2:05 PM
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Alabama Legislature Considers Bingo Bills

Alabama Legislature Considers Bingo Bills
Gambling issues take center stage at the Legislature this week. more »
Feb/8/10 11:30 AM
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Comment by framkly: If it is illegal now, why give criminals a monopoly? The Legislature should consider making legal all forms of casino style gambling. Also, if Alabama… view »

A Bust For Bingo In Alabama

A Bust For Bingo In Alabama
The State Supreme Court has handed down it's ruling dealing a victory to Governor Bob Riley and John Tyson Junior, Commander of his Anti-Gambling Task Force. more »
Comment by cmb1: I have never voted for gambing in Al but you can bet i will next time not for the gambling but for JOBS! 6 Responses »

Ala. Christian Coalition Gets Gambling Money

Ala. Christian Coalition Gets Gambling Money
Associated Press reports that Christian Coalition of Alabama received donations from political action committees largely funded by gambling interests. more »
Comment by mob1: I do not argue your view of church goer’s saying one thing on sunday then gambling on monday through friday. However, there is no need to clasify… 4 Responses »

Schwarzenegger: Fla. Is for “Old People”

Schwarzenegger: Fla. Is for “Old People”
California Governor Also Knocks Iowa While Touting the Values of His State. more »
Feb/4/10 1:13 PM
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B-I-N-G-O Not Childs Play in Alabama

B-I-N-G-O Not Childs Play in Alabama
The fight over electronic bingo has become so big, it seems to have taken a life of its own. more »
Comment by bamafan: Wonder whats next on Tysons list, the raffel at the ballpark? After all that is buying a chance to win something. view »

Governor Riley Is Headed To Washington

Governor Riley Is Headed To Washington
Riley is among a bipartisan group of governors invited to a meeting with President Obama. more »
Feb/3/10 10:46 AM
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Comment by carl: I have no idea about Hydro-power,but we could sure make a killing on wind power if we hooked all our politician up to wind turbins,with all the hot air… 2 Responses »

Herman Thomas Hearing Scheduled

Herman Thomas Hearing Scheduled
Former Circuit Court Judge Herman Thomas will fight to get his law license back at a hearing scheduled for later this month in Mobile. more »
Feb/3/10 10:02 AM
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Comment by mikehuntshard: ITHINK THIS IS MOBILE BIGGEST JOKE IF HE WAS WHITE ,HE WOULD BE IN PRISON ,THIS IS MORE OF MOBILE GOOD OLD BOY CLUB, WHEN IT COMES TO THE DOWNTOWN BUNCH,… 6 Responses »

House OKs Bill Restricting Access To 911 Calls

House OKs Bill Restricting Access To 911 Calls
The Alabama House has passed a bill that would restrict the public's access to 911 calls and require a court order for their release. more »
Feb/2/10 4:13 PM
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Comment by carl: When the Fourth Estate is silenced the Fifth Estate surges and the Third Estate suffers. 1 Responses »

Raids will Continue

Raids will Continue
Governor Riley Defends Gambling Raids more »
Comment by framkly: Maybe the casinos could sell a small percent to a Indian. Then they would be legal. I am a native American, maybe I will give them a call. 14 Responses »

Tyson Responds To Gambling Ruling

Tyson Responds To Gambling Ruling
Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson calls the federal court decision a "victory for the rule of law". more »
Feb/1/10 4:55 PM
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Comment by alabamaoutlaw: This may bewhat is needed to get the issue brought to the forfront.I don’t gamble but i have no objections to what others choose to do with their… 4 Responses »

Sen. Shelby: “Government Can Not Create Jobs”

Sen. Shelby: “Government Can Not Create Jobs”
Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby rejects the idea of a second stimulus plan, as President Barack Obama unveils a $3.8 trillion budget. more »
Comment by claycitymadness: your free market ran the economy into the ground dick, you didint get thats what the last two years have been about? your greedy buddies/supporters… 3 Responses »

People In Mobile Speak Out On Electronic Bingo

People In Mobile Speak Out On Electronic Bingo
Some are closely watching developments around the state. more »
Comment by turnipman: Riley is an incompedent clown. Now he has enlisted Tyson. Wow, what a dynamic duo. Blind leading the blind, wasting bunches of money over a personal thing… 15 Responses »

Troopers Stand Ready At Country Crossing; Facility Closed

Troopers Stand Ready At Country Crossing; Facility Closed
Hundreds of state police attempt to raid two multimillion-dollar bingo operations in Alabama. more »
Jan/29/10 10:01 AM
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Comment by carl: How is it different,when they can go into a business and take away these electronic bingo machines whether they are being used or not and yet the cruise… 7 Responses »

Bernanke Confirmed for Second Term At Fed

Bernanke Confirmed for Second Term At Fed
Despite Bipartisan Criticism, Senate Votes to Give Ben Bernanke Second Term as Chairman of Federal Reserve. more »
Jan/28/10 3:54 PM
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Senate Panel OKs Alabama Constitutional Convention

Senate Panel OKs Alabama Constitutional Convention
The debate over rewriting Alabama's constitution has resumed at the Legislature. more »
Jan/28/10 12:21 PM
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Comment by FastFred: It’s not broke,but we might be if the Constitution is changed. A rewrite will simply make AL taxpayers vulnerable to a back-door tax increase (by… 1 Responses »

Obama Vows to Fight for Jobs

Obama Vows to Fight for Jobs
President Uses State of the Union Address to Try to Redefine Himself in the Wake of Electoral and Legislative Setbacks. more »
Jan/28/10 9:29 AM
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Comment by ronald t: bla bla bla yeah right,show me the money there funny boy then i might belive some of this bull s—-t you say.—sorry—. 4 Responses »

John Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards Separated

John Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards Separated
Former senator and Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards has legally separated from his wife Elizabeth. more »
Jan/27/10 5:26 PM
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Comment by suzanne45: What a fine upstanding “man” you are John Edwards.  Way to go.  You cheat on the woman who carried, bore, and reared your children..the… view »

State Of The Union Preview

State Of The Union Preview
Job creation will be a centerpiece of President Obama's State of the Union address tonight, according to administration officials. more »
Jan/27/10 10:38 AM
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Comment by BamaBob: Anyone want to make a bet on how many times he says “inherited” tonight? 7 Responses »
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