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“We are less safe than we have ever been”

Eight candidates vying to represent central Alabama and the rest of the 2nd Congressional District in Washington discussed the military, agriculture, health care and fuel prices during a live forum Friday night ... via Montgomery Advertiser

According the the U.S. Geological Survey, the documented history of small earthquakes in Alabama spans about 100 years and includes about six small- to moderate-sized damaging events. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

The Alabama Legislature is at it again, planning a tax on taxes. The plan: Disallow the deduction of federal taxes on state returns in exchange for doing away with sales tax on groceries. via Birmingham News Online

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

The House Judiciary Committee on Thursday asked former White House adviser Karl Rove to testify about claims that he influenced a federal corruption case against former Democratic Gov. via Alabama Live

Ask folks in Calhoun County what's on their minds and you'll likely hear them say high gas prices. via Jacksonville News

“As Mr. Rove has repeatedly stated, he did not speak with anyone in the White House or the Justice Department concerning the prosecution of Governor Sigelman”

Former Governor Don Siegelman, out of prison to appeal his corruption conviction is wasting no time in making his case to a national audience. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

“That statement wouldn't bother me about him being here”

The former chief of the Justice Department's Voting Rights Section, who stepped aside in December after apologizing for remarks about minority voters, is now working on election-related issues for the Alabama ... via Tuscaloosa News

“You're against him testifying?”

Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman is preparing for a trip to Washington, D.C. while he's also getting used to life outside a jail cell. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

“This is something we've been thinking about and planning for a number of years”

Republican incumbent Congressman Robert Aderholt will have Democratic opposition in the general election in November. via Times-Journal

Three weeks ago my life was settled and sweet - a good job, a wonderful wife, great kids and Lisa and I were headed to Washington for a surprise 80th birthday for her dad. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

“I've experienced and enjoyed a life I've never known out of politics”

George Wallace Jr. decided not to enter the race for president of the Alabama Public Service Commission, but the contest features other well-known names. via Alabama Live

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

A new report released Tuesday shows that on an average night in Alabama there are 5,391 homeless people on the streets or in shelters. via Montgomery Advertiser

“It's a sweet day. He's an innocent man and he's been in prison for nine months”

Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman is not just getting to go home after spending nine months in federal prison. via Alabama Live

“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

First, let me say that I am not even sure the Florida Panhandle ever had an illegal immigration problem. via Anniston Star

“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