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Reader disgusted over Wheeler property

Dear Editor, I just read this article about the Wheeler property in north Alabama and I am disgusted. The Alabama Historical Commission is grossly incompetent and should be abolished. Their duties could be better served by the Conservation Department and the Archives and History. If the AHC will not open General Wheeler’s home to the … Continued
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April 30, 2012

Web Cam Abortions Should Not Be Allowed in Alabama

Dear Editor, “The FDA reports that 14 American women have died during RU 486 abortions and there were over 2,200 adverse incidents for women through use of this drug.” People do not understand RU486 abortions. They mistakenly believe that women who have chemical abortions pop a pill and, magically, they are no longer pregnant. The … Continued
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April 24, 2012

Midwife Outraged Over Amendments

Dear Editor, The third amendment was presented by Senator Slade Blackwelll (R-Birmingham) requiring all CPMs to pass the test required for Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) and add another member to the board of directors. He said, “My amendment was to increase the level of certification for the bill. What this will do is put it … Continued
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April 19, 2012

We should look at how midwives are underutilized

Dear Editor, Having recently retired from the Military after a 20 plus year career, I am and have been a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) practicing independently in the U.S. Army for over 10 years.  There is much focus in our legislation currently regarding Midwives and the right to a Home Birth.  I am concerned that … Continued
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April 18, 2012
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Why I Oppose A State-Wide School Calendar

By Senator Bill Holtzclaw There is no doubt that tourism is very important to Alabama and our state and local budgets—but should that be the driving factor in setting a school calendar? I have to ask myself, if this is such a great idea for our children, then why aren’t the local school boards already … Continued
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April 18, 2012
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Alabamians Deserve Options

Opinion editorial by Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead If you do what you have always done, you will get what you have always gotten. Alabama’s students know far too well how true that statement really is. For decades, we have watched our state’s education system perform at mediocre and far too often, less than … Continued
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April 18, 2012

Reader Speaks Out on Charter Schools

Dear Sir, I would like to weigh in on the charter school debate.  Let me state up front that I am a professional, and I graduated from a rural Alabama public school. If I understand the rhetoric surrounding education in general, what defines a successful education is the ability of the students within that educational … Continued
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April 16, 2012

EDITORIAL: Education Options Act of 2012

By ALGOP Chairman Bill Armistead Student success improvements have been stagnant in Alabama education for years. This circumstance is a tragedy. The absence of serious reform diminishes the likelihood of achievement for Alabama’s children. We cannot allow another year of operating Alabama schools under a “business as usual” atmosphere. On March 14, Governor Bentley announced … Continued
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March 31, 2012

Armistead Editorial: Alabama Politics Is No Joke

The Alabama Democrat Party wants to turn Alabama political dialogue into a joke. How can one tell? The Democrats in Alabama chose to embrace, at a March 17th event, entertainer Bill Maher. Not a pioneering political leader. Not a renowned economic theorist. Not a business leader. Not one who could educate Democrats on reasonable measures … Continued
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March 15, 2012