May 3, 2007 RSS feed / Editorials

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Guest Column

Democrats can still do a lot of good for Alabama
By Gary Palmer Alabama Policy Institute
Now that the Alabama State Legislature is halfway through the 2007 legislative session, it seems appropriate to take a look at what they have accomplished so far. Their biggest accomplishment thus far is they gave themselves a 62 percent pay raise. More...

Alabama Scene

When Hubbert says jump, legislators say 'how high'
By Bob Ingram Syndicated Columnist

As a child in elementary school I remember on occasions that some entertainer would come by for a program featuring trained dogs. More...

Contacting your officials

President George W. Bush, The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C., 20510, Ph. 202-456-1414. U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, 110 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510, Ph. 202-224-5744. E-mail: senator@shelby. senate. More...

Letter to the Editor

Opposed to House Bill 98

House Bill 98 (HB) has been voted out of committee in Montgomery. The next step is for this bill to be put on the calendar and then goes to the House for a vote. More...

Congressional Report

Reauthorizing No Child Left Behind Act
By Rep. Jo Bonner First Congressional District

As you may know, the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act is scheduled for reauthorization this year. Over the past year, Congress has been evaluating the successes and shortcomings of NCLB. More...

Political Cartoon

Full Story

What we choose to remember

Both the governor of Alabama and the Alabama State Board of Education declared by proclamation April as Confederate History and Heritage Month. More...