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Shelby Blocks All Obama Nominations Over Alabama Earmarks

Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL) has put an extraordinary "blanket hold" on at least 70 nominations President Obama has sent to the Senate, CongressDaily (sub. req.)

Update: Artur Davis to miss State of the Union speech, drawing ...

Artur Davis' shifting priorities, the Birmingham Democrat will be back in Alabama -- not at the U.S. Capitol -- for tonight's State of the Union speech by his former law school classmate, President Barack Obama. ...

Raids at Alabama bingo casinos blocked | Breaking News from The ...

VictoryLand in Shorter remains open after Alabama State Troopers attempted to seize machines in the bingo casinos about 4 a.m. Friday. The raid was stopped by a temporary restraining order. (The Birmingham News/ Michelle Williams) ...

Hot Air » Blog Archive » Breaking: 3 dead in University of Alabama ...

Breaking: 3 dead in University of Alabama Huntsville campus shooting; Update: Live video updates added; Update: Shooter was faculty member denied tenure today.

David Barber: The Capt. Renault of Alabama : Dispatches from the ...

"While my actions were in full compliance with the law, I am convinced that the forces that operate illegal casinos in Alabama will focus on my actions as part of their continuing effort to smear you and your Task Force." ...

Alabama legislator: Greene County's sheriff could deputize men to ...

Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, surrounded by Greene County Commission Chairman William Johnson and the commission's vice chairman, Donald Means, said in the press conference that local officials would defy any attempts by Alabama Gov. ...

University of South Alabama adding more security measures on ...

university of south alabama.gif MOBILE, Ala. -- The University of South Alabama is planning to hire additional police officers and limit access to campus at night, new safety measures that follow last month's attack and robbery of a ...

Alabama boy joins the jihad - Jihad Watch

Here is an extensive profile of the American jihadist Omar Hammami, a.k.a. Abu Mansoor Al-Amriki, and how he moved from a middle-class Alabama upbringing to the jihad in Somalia and a life full of hatred and violence. ...

Alabama governor hopefuls talk health, gambling at forum ...

During a Monday night forum, Democratic gubernatorial candidates Artur Davis and Ron Sparks clashed over gambling, health care and contributions that they received.

Alabama Republicans stay skeptical of Parker Griffith - David ...

Six weeks after he switched parties, the former Democrat's reelection is in jeopardy.