Editor's Notes
Don't worry about negative reports
By Evan Carden SA Editor
      I'm sure many of you by now have read the report of the study done by an economist who said ThyssenKrupp's decision to locate a steel mill about 35 miles south of Jackson would have only a 2 percent impact on the local economy in Clarke and Washington counties.
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Publisher's Comments
Another typical legislative session
By Jim Cox SA Publisher
      Alabama citizens can breathe easier sometime today (Thursday) or perhaps early Friday morning. That's because Alabama legislative clocks sometimes don't keep the same time as the rest of the world. Thursday, June 7 is the last day of the 2007 regular session of the Alabama Legislature.
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Congressional Report
Debate on immigration heating up
By Rep. Jo Bonner First Congressional District
      As the Senate begins its consideration of a supposed compromise between Senate leadership and the White House, I have heard from many constituents on this emotionally charged issue. Many of you share my concern with the alleged amnesty provisions in the bill.
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Letter to the Editor
Upset over Washington Co. commissioner's comments
      In your article (May 24 issue) titled "Commissioners Respond to Call for Switch for Unit System," Washington County Commissioner Hilton Robbins is quoted as saying, "We were told by Clarke County Commissioners that the unit system does not save money and the people get less service.
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The conference call that never happened
By Bob Martin
      The most popular item on Time Magazine's web site at the start of this week was a story titled "Karl Rove linked to prosecution of ex-Alabama governor." It's the story of an alleged Justice Departmentconnected plot against former Gov. Don Siegelman based on an affidavit provided by a Rainsville ...
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