What’s next for Ala. Republicans who ran on raise?
(AP:MONTGOMERY, Ala.) Many Republicans won elections by criticizing Democratic lawmakers for passing a 61-percent pay raise as recession loomed. Now that Republicans have their first majority in the Alabama Legislature in 136 years, they’re uncertain what to do about the increase.
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What’s Next For Ala. Republicans Who Ran On Raise?
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Newly elected Republican legislators said the pay raise didn’t come up when they held their first meetings in private Thursday. Many Republican legislative candidates won elections by criticizing Democratic lawmakers for pushing through a 61 percent pay raise as the state was headed into a recession. But now that Republicans have a majority in the Legislature for the first …
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Former Ala. chancellor admits he acted illegally
Associated Press – October 28, 2010 6:44 PM ET BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – The former Alabama 2-year college chancellor admitted in testimony that he knew he acted illegally in letting a contractor…
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Gadsden, Ala. Man Dies After House Fire
A 47-year-old Gadsden Man Who Was Pulled From A Burning House Has Died In A Hospital Assistant Fire Marshal Jason Talton Says Robert Davis Was Removed From The… Gadsden, Alabama – A 47-year-old Gadsden man who was pulled from a burning house has died in a hospital. Assistant Fire Marshal Jason Talton says Robert Davis was removed from the house early Sunday by firefighters, who used a thermal …
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Ala. GOP seeks to capitalize on bingo charges
Republicans vying for governor and also control of the Legislature for the first time in 136 years could benefit from federal vote-buying charges against several powerful Statehouse figures even though the charges touch both parties, political experts said.
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Dry conditions spur possibility of Ala. wildfires
Authorities are concerned that dry conditions in Alabama may bring dangerous wildfires to the area. One of the driest Septembers in memory isn’t helping calm their fears.
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GOP runoff in Ala. for House seat held by Democrat
A mainstream Republican was challenged by a tea party activist Tuesday in the GOP runoff for a southeast Alabama congressional seat that Republicans hope to reclaim.
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Ala. state treasurer: famous name vs. funny name
Associated Press – June 1, 2010 5:14 AM ET MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama’s race for state treasurer is attracting more interest than normal because of the candidates’ names and the lack of an…
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