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Officials warn storm victims: Roof tarps could trap dangerous gas

Alabama Notes — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:26:17 +0000

Tarps can be harmful if they cover up rooftop vents for natural gas or propane appliances, gas fireplaces, water heaters or furnaces because carbon monoxide can back up and accumulate in the house. Read more from The Birmingham News

Washington state Senate approves bill to legalize gay marriage

Alabama Notes — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:42:12 +0000

The measure now heads to the House, which is expected to approve it and could take action on it as early as next week. Gov. Chris Gregoire supports the measure and has said she will sign it into law, though opponents have promised to challenge it at the ballot … Read more from The Birmingham News

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby adopts Sen. Jeff Sessions’ budget fight

Alabama Notes — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:10:43 +0000

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions’ proposal to eliminate accounting gimmicks in the federal budget process has languished in the Senate since last year so today he encouraged a group of House Republican freshmen to take the lead.Rep. Martha Roby… Read more from The Birmingham News

‘This American Life’ examines Alabama’s immigration law (audio)

Alabama Notes — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:01:01 +0000

Alabama’s immigration law is the subject of a Jan. 27 report by syndicated radio show “This American Life” that features a 35-minute segment on House Bill 56 and its effects on the state. Read more from The Birmingham News

Birmingham man sentenced in mortgage fraud scheme

Alabama Notes — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:58:22 +0000

According to Cobb’s plea agreement with the government, his scheme was uncovered after the owner of a home in the 7900 block of 4th Avenue South complained to Birmingham police that someone was living in the house, which should have been vacant. Read more from The Birmingham News

Legislators study ways to lure new industries

Alabama Notes — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:21:44 +0000

The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee on Thursday previewed proposed legislation that would help industry recruiters.

Mitt Romney is the aggressor in final Florida Republican debate

Alabama Notes — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:09:21 +0000

Just days before the primary election in Florida, an aggressive Mitt Romney repeatedly challenged Republican presidential rival Newt Gingrich in a fast-paced campaign debate Thursday night, ridiculing the former House speaker’s call to build costly projects in key primary states and to colonize the moon.

Mitt Romney is the aggressor in final Florida Republican debate

Alabama Notes — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:09:21 +0000

Secret hostage rescue played out as Obama spoke

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:22:00 +0000

The secret was still intact when President Barack Obama, entering the House chamber Tuesday evening to deliver his State of the Union speech, pointed at his Pentagon chief and said, “Good job tonight.”

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Giffords to step down Wednesday

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:05:00 +0000

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-AZ, announced that she will resign from the House of Representatives Wednesday morning after President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address on Tuesday night.

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