Lister Hill, one of Alabama’s greatest U.S. senators
Lister Hill is without question one of our state’s greatest U.S. senators.
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Steve Flowers
Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
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