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Guilty lobbyist testifies she offered bribes to 2

MONTGOMERY — A lobbyist who pleaded guilty in Alabama's gambling corruption case testified Friday she offered bribes to two state senators to get their votes for pro-gambling … more

By Phillip Rawls
Associated Press | 2/11/12 | 26 views

Ethics panel probing Bachus’ investments

WASHINGTON — A new ethics investigation of the House Financial Services Committee chairman's investment activities during the events leading up to and surrounding Congress' $700 billion bailout of … more

By Larry Margasak
Associated Press | 2/11/12 | 22 views

Uzbek says terror group directed him to murder Obama

BIRMINGHAM — A man from Uzbekistan who pleaded guilty Friday to plotting to kill President Barack Obama with an automatic rifle claimed he was acting at the direction of an Islamic terror group in … more

By Jay Reeves
Associated Press | 2/11/12 | 24 views

Anonymous hits state sites

MONTGOMERY — Computer hackers claiming to be from the loose-knit group known as Anonymous said they have broken into several Alabama law enforcement and government websites and have stolen the … more

By Andy Brownfield
Associated Press | 2/11/12 | 80 views

Orr: Current employees’ pensions safe

Any changes to Retirement Systems of Alabama benefit plans will affect only new hires, state legislators said this week. Rumors that changes could affect even vested employees caused some to take … more

By Seth Burkett | 2/10/12 | 472 views

Catholic network files birth control suit

BIRMINGHAM — A worldwide Roman Catholic broadcasting network based in Alabama filed suit Thursday against the Obama administration over its new mandate that religious organizations pay for their … more

By Jay Reeves | 2/10/12 | 115 views | 1 comment

Senate OKs Orr’s irrigation tax credits

A bill that would give up to $8,000 in income tax credits to farmers who install irrigation systems passed the Alabama Senate on Thursday afternoon. Senate Bill 153, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, … more

By Mary Sell | 2/10/12 | 227 views | 1 comment

State House keeps focus on jobs and the economy

economy,” Bentley said. The House adjourned without passing a measure to allow companies to use income tax withholdings from employees in some cases to expand or build new facilities. The … more

2/10/12 | 96 views

GOP: Ala. budgets won’t pass

MONTGOMERY — Republican legislative leaders said the state budgets proposed by Alabama’s Republican governor Wednesday won’t pass because they use money traditionally spent on public education … more

Wire and staff reports | 2/9/12 | 473 views | 4 comments

Marine inspired by lavish homecoming

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) Shot through the upper back on a rooftop in Afghanistan and gasping for breath after a bullet ripped through his chest, Marine Sgt. Ben Tomlinson had a fear worse than death. … more

Associated Press | 2/9/12 | 174 views