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Congressional seats are almost equiva lent to federal judge ships. As you know, federal jurists are appointed for life. via Prattville Progress

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“I think people are just exhausted with the war in Iraq, even in Mississippi”

WASHINGTON - The Deep South held fast against the surge that swept the Democratic Party into power in Congress two years ago. via Hattiesburg American

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WASHINGTON A provision in the Farm Bill that would provide funding to build reservoirs on farms throughout Alabama and the Southeast has cleared a major obstacle Congressional negotiations. via NBC13.com

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“I wish that the president had started using his veto pen a number of years ago and he could have started in the 2002 farm bill that had a number of these same things in”

Congressman Terry Everett said the new farm bill is crucial for Alabama as agriculture remains the top industry in the state. via WTVY Dothan

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“I have great faith this Branch will continue on and, 25 years from now, there will be other people (celebrating the 50th anniversary) and they will be talking about the last 25 years and I anticipate those years will be better than first 25 years”

FORT RUCKER, Ala. Army aviation officials unveiled a new Unmanned Aircraft System Center of Excellence during the 25th anniversary of the Army Aviation Branch Friday. via Shephard.co.uk

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“So just when and where did you meet and become a disciple of Rev. Jeremiah Wright and where's your American flag lapel pin?”

There are some interesting similarities in the strategic thinking of two affluent, conservative, middle-aged, white men trying to make their way in Alabama politics, not in the Republican Party as one might ... via Montgomery Independent

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Another promising weapon. Another worrying gaggle of mixed directions, uncertain focus and a lack of strategy. via Defense Tech

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Issue date: 4/30/08 Section: Opinion It was just reported that Alabama's U.S. congressmen Terry Everett and Bud Cramer will retire with more than $2.4 million in leftover campaign contributions. via The Crimson White

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“It is converted immediately into a very, very important tool for influence peddling, which directly affects their own personal business.”

Alabama's two retiring congressmen have more than $2.4 million in leftover campaign cash and plenty of options for spending it, as long as it does not benefit them personally. via Birmingham News Online

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“I do not believe we need a huge government-run health care system.”

Republican and Democratic candidates seeking the 2nd District Congressional seat agreed Friday night on the need to protect Alabama military bases and to provide assistance to farmers struggling to recover from ... via The Item

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