Guest Column
HPV vaccinations should be a matter of choice
By Gary Palmer Alabama Policy Institute
      A major debate is underway across the nation over a promising new vaccine against a sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer. The controversy is over whether or not states should mandate the vaccination for girls as young as 11 years old.
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Letter to the Editor
CCARC thankful for support of Spring Jubilee
      Dear Editor, The 2007 Spring Jubilee on March 17 was a big success due to the many people and groups who helped. Everyone at CCARC would like to thank each person, organization, club, business, school, church, youth group, city and county official, Jackson Police, Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce,
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Alabama Scene
Two-year college probe reveals triple-dipping by state legislator Guin
By Bob Ingram Syndicated Columnist
      Like any cesspool, the more you stir it the smellier it gets. Take for example the probe into that cesspool called the two-year college system in Alabama- it seems that each week the revelations of what has been going on at some of these institutions become more indefensible.
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Congressional Report
House passes 'tax and spend' budget plan
By Rep. Jo Bonner First Congressional District
      On an almost strictly party line vote of 216-210, the House last week passed a $2.9 trillion "tax and spend" budget plan. According to the Washington Post, the plan would permit the tax cuts instituted in 2001 and 2003 to expire in 2010.
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