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Arts come into focus as presidential race comes down to the wire
The presidential candidates have weighed in on their positions on the arts, and lobbyists Americans for the Arts have the results on their Web site.
District 3: Segall Launches New Ad, Rogers Picks Up Endorsement
Congressional District 3 Democratic challenger Joshua Segall has launched a new ad.
Candidates deliver spirited political forum
Most of the discussions were cordial but some turned contentious as candidates for nine local and statewide offices tried to sway voters during a political forum Tuesday at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
Group gets on the bus to blast Bush
Whether it's the ongoing war in Iraq or the current economic crisis, Americans United for Change want people to know that President Bush's legacy is one of failure.
E-Green showcases new technology
The fact that the airship didn't actually soar over the crowd, Monday, didn't keep the spirits of anyone grounded at the Lake Martin Regional Industrial Park in Kellyton.
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Economy, energy big issues for Rogers
The United States is in tough times - a foreign dependence on oil has caused gas prices to rise, the housing market is down and a credit crisis has left Americans struggling to get loans.
Published: Monday, October 6, 2008 at 1:25 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 6, 2008 at 1:25 p.m. John McCain faces an uphill fight for the presidential election with just one month remaining before the ...
Shelby against bailout, Rogers votes "yea" with reservations
Alabama's U.S. Senator Richard Shelby has gone on the record saying he opposes a proposed $700 billion bailout of Wall Street's financial markets while U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers voted for the failed House ...
Did Mike Rogers make it onto "Saturday Night Live"?
Was U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, mentioned on Saturday's episode of "Saturday Night Live"? Well, sort of.
Registering felons to vote stirs both political parties
State Rep. Alvin Holmes is puzzled by the recent ac tions of state Republicans.
State Dems Blast 'Bush-McCain Economics'
Alabama Democratic Party officials say the economic crisis America is facing is the result of 'Bush-McCain economics.' With banks failing, financial markets in turmoil and homeowners still facing uncertaint ...
Rogers to visit Birmingham vets home Monday
Congressman Mike Rogers will visit the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City on Monday afternoon.
Congress passes funding for Ala. disaster-training program
Washington - After facing a 25 percent cut, the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Ala., will receive full funding for the 2009 fiscal year, which starts Wednesday.
Alabama senators vote against bailout
WASHINGTON -- The $700 billion bailout package that passed the Senate Wednesday night made it without the votes of Alabama Sens.
Shelby, Sessions to oppose new version of $700 billion economic rescue plan tonight
Sen. Jeff Sessions said he'll vote against the $700 billion bailout of the financial industry tonight because it was cobbled together too quickly without enough public input and leaves too many questions ...
Rogers responds to his vote for bailout
Congressman Mike Rogers released the following statement this afternoon regarding the finance stabilization bill.
Preuitt obtains $50,000 grant to help save grist mill
State Sen. Jim Preuitt has obtained a $50,000 grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to help save and preserve Kymulga Grist Mill.
CEO of CB&T sees no signs of people panicking locally
Trader Thomas Cannizzaro works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Monday.
Alabama Congressmen respond to House vote
On a day when the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange wouldn't even work, the final vote in Washington dealt a harrowing blow.
Rogers has poor record on energy
Alabamians should expect more than lip service from their elected officials on energy policy.