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Entries for January 18th, 2008

Huckabee’s Alabama Campaign on a Shoestring

You have to wonder how long you can continue a presidential campaign on a shoestring…

Reynolds and McClurkin don’t expect to have much money to spend in Alabama. They said the campaign will be conducted largely through distributing signs and leaflets to Republican Party supporters and through phone calls. But they said that’s the same low-budget strategy that helped Huckabee win the Iowa Republican caucus and become a contender.

Huckabee picks McClurkin, Reynolds to lead Alabama campaign | TuscaloosaNews.com

Another Reason to be Glad He’s Retiring

I’m so glad Rep. Terry Everett is retiring, and here is another reason why…

Everett only state congressman to vote against Hope VI extension- al.com

Birmingham, Alabama may get heavy snow

Thank goodness it’s a Friday night…if this happened during the work week the city would go into an absolute panic.

Birmingham, Alabama may get heavy snow- al.com

State Will Not Reduce ALL Kids

This is good news…despite the wrangling in Congress that has put the program in danger.

montgomeryadvertiser.com :: State will not reduce ALL Kids