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Top Government Leaders Meet with Governor on Healthcare Exchange

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Monday Governor Bentley invited top legislators and administration official to a high level meeting at the Capitol. The meeting was called by the governor to discuss the implementation of the insurance healthcare exchange portion of the ACA also know as Obamacare. The big question that Governor Bentley put … Continued
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July 24, 2012
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Legislating Morality, Yes, We do That

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Our country was founded primarily by two groups of people, those desiring religious freedom and those wanting to make a fortune. The Declaration of Independence lays out our cause of freedom with lofty ideals for mere mortals, encapsulating the American soul with, “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” … Continued
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July 23, 2012

Party switchers become topic of discussion

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—After the GOP landslide in 2010, party switching became a spectator sport for Alabama politicos. With the redistricting of state legislative lines, party switching is back on the list of things to watch. Recently, a rumor was circulated via a website ran by GOP operatives that said that Democrat … Continued
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July 19, 2012

Center for Business and Economic Research downgrades outlook for state.

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In recent weeks good news about the future opening of Airbus in Mobile and reports that major expansions are underway in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry has given lawmakers something to rightfully brag about. However, these successes are tempered by the news that the Center for Business and Economic … Continued
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July 17, 2012
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Lies, damn lies and unemployment numbers

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Most people who study statistics understand that there are lies, damn lies and statistics. This is also true when looking at unemployment numbers released by the government. It is first important to understand the government does not know who is working and who is not. Each month, the Bureau … Continued
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July 17, 2012

Alabama’s hospitals are on very fragile footing with CA approaching

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Coosa Valley Medical Center is the area’s most modern acute-care hospital, it is also the largest employer in Sylacauga. “An organization of our size—-which is midsize medical facility—-is a part of daily life in our community,” says Hospital CEO, Glenn C. Sisk. Sisk, a veteran hospital executive, says … Continued
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July 16, 2012