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Voices on the September 18 Vote

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Editors note—Since May the “Alabama Political Reporter” has published over two dozen stories on Medicaid and the upcoming September 18 constitutional amendment. We have looked at the issue from many sides and see the pros and the cons of the debate. Perhaps the biggest take away has been that … Continued
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September 17, 2012

The Internet Taxman Cometh

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In the sleepy hours of the 2012 Special Session of the Alabama Legislature, they passed the “Remote User Tax” that is designed to raise hundreds of millions of dollars by way of taxing internet sales. Last week, as a part of his trip to Washington, DC, Governor Bentley met … Continued
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September 17, 2012

Conservative Activist Take to Capitol to Protest September 18 Amendment

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—An eleventh hour stand against the September 18 constitutional amendment is being held today on the steps of the Alabama Capital. “We are oppose to this amendment because it does not address the waste and inefficiency of state government,” says Marcia Chambliss, Alabama Coordinator for Smart Girl Politics. “It … Continued
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September 13, 2012

Using the law to bring a brighter future to all Alabama kids

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM— Recently a federal court ruled that all current and future Birmingham City students will be represented in the Southern Poverty Law Center’s (SPLC) lawsuit against the Birmingham Police Department which seeks to end the use of pepper-spray on students by police officers stationed in the city schools. The … Continued
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September 12, 2012

Gadsden Federal Court House to Close in Spring 2013

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON,  DC—In an effort to save money the federal government has decided to close several Federal Courthouses around the South. Alabama Political Report has just learned that the Federal Courthouse in Gadsden is sighted for closure. All closings are in congressional districts held by Republicans. “I was surprised to … Continued
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September 11, 2012

Providing the best value of Medicaid, from the sense of dollars spent

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— “People need to understand and accept that we have the most value-oriented, cost-effective, minimal entitlement program in the country.” These are the words of Stanley K. Hammack, chief executive officer of University of South Alabama Health Systems referring to Alabama’s Medicaid program. “We’ve got the most stringent eligibility … Continued
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September 11, 2012

Governor Bentley trusts the people for a Yes vote on September 18

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Dr. Robert Bentley was elected Governor to the Great State of Alabama because people trust him. Governor Bentley has not had the luxury of presiding over the state in a time of plenty or tranquility, rather he has had to lead through storms, devastation and the worst fiscal crisis … Continued
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September 11, 2012

UAB Health Systems CEO Talks About Medicaid

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “People from all over the world come to UAB because they trust us and because we deliver on that trust. They understand the high level of care only a great academic institution can provide from the synergy of great biomedical research, comprehensive clinical care, and education of the nation’s … Continued
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September 10, 2012
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September 18, What we learn from history is what we have not learned from history: Why we are where we are

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On September 18, the people of Alabama will have to do the job their elected representative were not willing to do, balance the state’s General Fund Budget. This is not a choice between what is good and what is best, but what is bad and what is worse. According … Continued
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September 10, 2012

Representative Patricia Todd, The Party of Right and Wrong

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM— “I am conflicted like probably a lot of people in the state about this for many reasons,” so said State representative Patricia Todd concerning the upcoming September 18 vote on the constitutional  amendment to fund Medicaid and Corrections from the Alabama Trust Fund. In the waning days … Continued
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September 7, 2012