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Jones issues proclamation in support of gay activist, then downplays its importance

Alabama Notes — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:52:16 +0000

A few weeks before President Barack Obama announced that he personally favored allowing same-sex couples to marry, Mobile Mayor Sam Jones quietly made his own statement in favor of equal rights for gays, though he has since played down its importance.

‘Irreversible’ path to end Afghan war – The Decatur Daily

Alabama Notes — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:17:15 +0000

The Decatur Daily 'Irreversible' path to end Afghan war The Decatur Daily By Anne Gearan and Ben Feller AP AP photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais CHICAGO — President Barack Obama and leaders around the globe locked down an exit path from the war in Afghanistan, affirming Monday…

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SWIRL building at UAH could be game-changer in severe weather research

Alabama Notes — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:08:04 +0000

UAH President Robert Altenkirch said the SWIRL building will be a “magnet” for students.

Obama sees ‘emerging consensus’ on economic fix

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:40:00 +0000

Confronting an economic crisis that threatens them all, President Barack Obama and leaders of other world powers on Saturday declared that their governments must both spark growth and cut the debt that has crippled the…

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Detained protesters accused of Chicago terror plot

Alabama Notes — Sun, 20 May 2012 07:21:40 +0000

Prosecutors say three men arrested in a raid on a Chicago apartment had planned to attack President Barack Obama’s campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s home and other targets, including police stations and police cars.

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Toyota announces $80M expansion of Huntsville plant; will add 125 new jobs by 2014

Alabama Notes — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:50:38 +0000

Toyota Motor North America Senior VP Stev St. Angelo talk about the company's planned Huntsville expansion Thursday. WT Martin/HNW (From release) Toyota announced today it will expand its Huntsville, Ala. engine facility to increase North American production of V6 engines. The approximately $80 million …

Jefferson County Commission blasts Alabama Legislature, discusses ending inpatient services at Cooper Green Mercy Hospital

Alabama Notes — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:01:35 +0000

Commission President David Carrington singled out Rep. Jim Carns, R-Vestavia Hills, for criticism. Read more from The Birmingham News

Forced by state to extend summer break, Huntsville, Madison and Madison County schools unveil common calendar for 2012-2013

Alabama Notes — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:43:30 +0000

The state has forced local schools to change their calendars to increase tourism at Alabama beaches. So fall break is gone. So are Columbus Day and President’s Day. Christmas vacation would drop to just eight days.

Sierra Nevada opens office in Huntsville to pursue space, defense work

Alabama Notes — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:43:04 +0000

“From our perspective, this is a long-term commitment from SNC to be in Huntsville,” Vice President Greg Cox said. “We look at that like, all my programs are long-term programs and we’re here to partner with our customers

Collection of historic Americana go on display this week

Alabama Notes — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:36:46 +0000

Pieces of American history, including a personal letter from former President Jimmy Carter, a first edition on the explorations of Lewis and Clark and a 19th-century medical journal, will be showcased in Tuscaloosa. The Williams Collection, donated to the University of Alabama …