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John Rich, of Big & Rich, calls James Otto The Biggest Voice in Country Music and Otto's new album, Sunset Man, proves why. via WDRM-FM Hutsville

The House Judiciary Committee is taking Karl Rove up on an offer to testify about claims that he influenced a federal corruption case against former Democratic Gov. via Anniston Star

A legislative panel studying the future of the Alabama Statehouse agrees the leaking structure should be abandoned by the Legislature and a new building constructed. via WVTM-TV Birmingham

While the Pope could probably choose any car in the world as his personal transportation, the Vatican has historically been supplied with vehicles since 1930. via Alabama Live

“This is a significant project and it needs to be out in the open, proudly and prominently displayed for visitors and legis lators”

The city of Montgomery is getting ready to pitch a plan to the state Legislature that would move the State House deeper into downtown Montgomery. via Montgomery Advertiser

“We have a large policy voice in Washington”

The nation's largest association of military officers is making strides in Washington because of activism at the local level. via Montgomery Advertiser

“These 350 jobs are going to be a lifesaver.”

Construction could begin this summer or fall on a 1,400-inmate federal prison near Aliceville in rural west Alabama that is expected to employ more than 300 people. via Anniston Star

“We just want to help people with Parkinson's deal with this disease”

Times Staff Writer yvonne.betowt@htimes.com Carol Meenen is advocate for those with Parkinson's Carol Meenen of Gurley is always on the go, boarding planes in the last several weeks to Washington, D.C., and Las ... via Alabama Live

Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby will be in the Rocket City Monday and speaking at a sold-out event. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

“This woman was not involved in any campaign in which I was involved. I have yet to find anybody who knows her.”

Karl Rove says a one-time Republican campaign worker who has accused him of dirty tricks against a former Alabama governor is a "complete lunatic," and he calls CBS a "shoddy operation" for airing her ... via Tuscaloosa News

The Republican race for president of the Alabama Public Service Commission has turned into a two-person contest. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

“As Americans, we need to ask ourselves: Does every child in the U.S. deserve an equal opportunity to be healthy and survive to adulthood?”

When it comes to a child's well being, where he or she lives may make a big difference, says a report released today by a non-partisan children's organization. via NBC13.com

Alabama Democratic Congressman Artur Davis is recommending that former Governor Don Siegelman avoid testifying before Congress about his corruption case. via WAAY

“Filing a 2007 tax return is the only way to receive an economic stimulus payment and we don't want those who normally don't have to file to miss out on getting a payment”

The Internal Revenue Service and its partners will open thirteen Alabama locations on Super Saturday, March 29, in an effort to reach those Americans who are eligible for the economic stimulus payment but who ... via WSFA-TV Montgomery

This week marks the start of the second half of the 2008 legislative session, and there is still much work to do. via Jacksonville News

“Any money that is specified by a donor to go to Prattville's relief effort will only be used for that purpose”

The tornado that hit Prattville on Feb. 17 damaged hundreds of buildings -- and tore apart the budget of the Red Cross of Central Alabama. via Montgomery Advertiser

“If it wasn't for folks like us, the average guy wouldn't have a chance.”

Jere Beasley was nearly broke and looking for work after getting whipped in a race for governor 30 years ago. via WAAY-TV Huntsville

Grey Haven You can tell they're prog-rock because Grey Haven isn't spelled "gray." That's what makes it a Lord of the Rings reference. via Black & White

“You have to have a concrete timetable”

There was celebration at Alabama's Limestone and Tutwiler prisons last November when corrections officials said many activities that had been off-limits to inmates with HIV were being desegregated. via Montgomery Advertiser

New census figures show Alabama is becoming a destination state, with a higher net migration than 35 other states. via WAFF-TV Huntsville