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James Buskey sues to have Rashawn Figures removed from ballot

September 2, 2010

Mobile County Circuit Judge Rick Stout is expected to hear arguments today on whether Rashawn Figures has lived in Alabama House District 99 long enough to qualify as a candidate in the November general election. View full size (Submitted) State Rep. James Buskey, D-Mobile, …

Report: U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith one of wealthiest members in Congress

September 1, 2010

With a net worth of $8.7 million, Griffith is the 29th richest member of Congress. Times file photo U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith, R-Huntsville, is worth more than $8.7 million, according to a website. HUNTSVILLE, AL — U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith, …

Talbot: News and notes from the Alabama political beat

September 1, 2010

EADS supporters got a boost on news that Boeing is losing one of its most vocal political backers. View full size (Press-Register/Mike Kittrell) The Mobile City Council in session on April 15, 2010. News and notes from the political beat: Mobile businessman…

Live video: Obama speaks on end of combat operations in Iraq

August 31, 2010

President Barrack Obama speaks from the Oval Office about ending combat operations in Iraq. Watch the live video here. JOIN THE LIVE CHAT VISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOV View full size AP Photo / Pablo Martinez Monsivais President Barack Obama greets members of the military at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, …

Rep. Robert Aderholt’s office expects travel pay inquiry to be dismissed

August 31, 2010

"The Office of Congressional Ethics refers matters to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, even if they are recommending a dismissal and that's what we anticipate for this matter – a dismissal," said Aderholt spokesman D.J. Jordan. ? File…

Former Hale County clerk sentenced in voter fraud case

August 31, 2010

Tinker was arrested in March 2008 after an investigation that included the election of Tinker's ex-husband, state Sen. Bobby Singleton, in 2004. GREENSBORO, Alabama — Former Hale County Circuit Clerk Gay Nell Tinker has pleaded guilty to 5 counts of illegal absentee balloting. In …

BP, state officials plan to discuss Alabama’s oil spill claim next month

August 30, 2010

BP officials and representatives of Alabama's governor and attorney general will meet later than originally announced to discuss the state's $148 million claim against BP. View full size (Press-Register/Bill Starling) Beach goers walk past oil stains at Romar…

Huntsville City Council candidate John Olshefski wins backing of former rivals

August 30, 2010

Kelly Sims said the council also needs someone like Olshefski who understands the Army and the arsenal. He was the unofficial "mayor" of the base from June 2005 until July 2008. ? Glenn Baeske / The Huntsville Times Retired Army Col. John Olshefski HUNTSVILLE, AL — Two Huntsville City Council…

Obama: Work to bring Gulf Coast back from Katrina disaster will continue

August 29, 2010

"My administration is going to stand with you, and fight alongside you, until the job is done," Obama said to cheers at Xavier University, a historically black, Catholic university that was badly flooded by the storm. View full size (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) President Barack…

Baldwin commissioners weigh stormwater coalition request

August 29, 2010

Baldwin County Watershed Coalition organizer Roberta Swann asked commissioners last week to approve a memorandum of understanding agreeing to take part in the effort to address stormwater management in the county. BAY MINETTE, Alabama?– Baldwin County Watershed Coalition organizer Roberta Swann asked commissioners last week to approve a memorandum …

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