Obama promotes foreign policy agenda; McCain promises education improvement

Democrat Barack Obama pressed ahead with attempts to burnish his foreign policy credentials, appearing with two party heavyweights and potential vice presidential picks for an exhaustive outline of his plans to keep America safe

Bush trumps Congress; Moves first on drilling

Putting pressure on congressional Democrats to back more exploration for oil, President Bush on Monday lifted an executive ban on offshore drilling that has stood since his father was president

Low turnout forecast for Alabama’s Tuesday primary

Poll workers should have plenty of time to chat during Alabama’s runoff election Tuesday, but they may have to do it among themselves rather than with voters

Obama dismisses conservative criticism

Democrat Barack Obama batted away conservative criticism Friday over a comment he made about Americans’ lack of foreign language skills.

Obama shares fundraisers with Clinton

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is sharing one his most valuable assets — his top fundraisers — with former rival Hillary Rodham Clinton to help her pay off her debt, the latest effort to heal the wounds of a bruising primary campaign

Clinton ending candidacy, supporting Obama

Hillary Rodham Clinton will end on Saturday her historic bid to become the first woman president but Barack Obama said he won’t be hurried into a decision on whether to make her his running mate.

Obama gains fresh Democratic support

Barack Obama picked up fresh support Wednesday from fellow Democrats eager for party unity after a bruising battle for the presidential nomination, at the same time he criticized Republican rival John McCain for supporting a “plan for staying, not a plan for victory” in Iraq

Clinton: No Decision Tonight

Hillary Rodham Clinton says she won’t decide her political fate tonight

Candidate bios for Tuesday’s primary

Candidate bios for Tuesday’s primary

Obama picks up superdelegates; undecideds moving his way

Barack Obama’s march toward the Democratic presidential nomination picked up support from four more superdelegates Wednesday

Senate panel OKs bill to remove state sales tax on groceries

MONTGOMERY — A prooposed constitutional amendment to remove the state sales tax from groceries has cleared another legislative hurdle. The Senate Finance and Taxation Committee voted 7-0 Tuesday to approve the proposed amenmdent, which passed the House earlier. 

Bridges tells House members to keep ‘grimy hands off machine’

“Keep your little, grimy hands off of my machine.” That’s the message legislator DuWayne Bridges, R-Valley, gave fellow House of Representatives members from the Statehouse floor Monday morning. Bridges’ voting machine was used by another lawmaker last week to support a proposed constitutional amendment that would repeal grocery taxes. Bridges, who said he was on an industry-hunting trip to Asia last week, said he never would have voted for the legislation.

John McCain brings campaign to west Alabama, Birmingham

Republican presidential candidate John McCain will visit heavily Democratic west Alabama today to kick off his national “Time for Action Tour,” but he will end up in Birmingham, where Republicans traditionally go to raise money in Alabama.

Auburn Police Division Releases Statement on AU Student Death

Auburn Police Division Releases Statement on AU Student Death

Auburn, Ala. - On Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at approximately 9:08 p.m., Auburn Police responded to a call of an injured female on Alabama Highway 147 (North College Street). Upon arrival, officers found a female, later identified as 18 year old Lauren A. Burk, an Auburn University student, suffering from a single gunshot wound. Ms. Burk was transported by EMS to the East Alabama Medical Center where she succombed to her injuries.

Mike Hubbard: New standards protect Alabama’s water and jobs

To say Alabama is on a roll when it comes to creating new jobs would be a gross understatement.

Joe Turnham: Stronger policies must be made to protect state’s resources

By any measure, the State of Alabama is an environmental wonder. Besides our unusual and diverse geological features, Alabama is home to one-twelfth of the lower 48 states’ fresh water. 

Republican legislative agenda deserves day in the sun

With the 2008 regular legislative session set to begin this week, the Alabama House Republican Caucus recently announced the bills and measures it considers the highest priorities. From tax cuts to ethics to public safety, our package was crafted to address some of the most serious issues currently affecting our state.

Joe Turnham: Dems resolve to end GOP stalling tactics and move forward

Legislative leaders in the Alabama House and Senate have made it clear they want to work with Republicans and the governor to solve the real problems that confront Alabama families in 2008.

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