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Alabama Reps. Ken Johnson of Moulton, Alan Harper of Aliceville, Jim McClendon of Springville, Barry Moore of Enterprise and Ed Henry of Hartselle gather in the state Legislature in this file photo from early February. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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George Will: The loss of trust
WASHINGTON — Leaving aside the seriousness of lawlessness, and the corruption of our civic culture by the professionally pious, this past week has been amusing. There was the spectacle of advocates of an ever-larger regulatory government expressing shock about such government's large capacity for misbehavior.
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Robert M. Gates, left, during ‘Face the Nation’ last week. Photo: Associated Press
Bob Davis: Presidents and wise men
The week recently ended is easily the most trying faced thus far by the Obama administration. Allegations of scandal are stacking up as President Obama’s enemies point to recent revelations on the Benghazi attacks on Americans on Sept. 11, 2012, the IRS singling out conservative nonprofits for extra scrutiny and the Justice Department collecting the phone records of Associated Press reporters.
May 19, 2013 |  0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Speak Out: State lottery better than food tax
by our readers
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When are you, Gov. Robert Bentley, going to take a stand on the most oppressive and sinful tax imposed on the people of the great state of Alabama?
Editorial: Concern for the workers — Rep. Brooks is obscuring primary purpose for his comments
by The Anniston Star Editorial Board
May 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Late in the 19th and early in the 20th century, miners in the United States went on strike for better pay, shorter hours and safer working conditions. Mine owners brought in strikebreakers, men who were so desperate for work that they would risk their lives to reach the job and risk them again to do the work. Most of the strikebreakers were black.
Speak Out: The best and worst of May
by our readers
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The month of May presents significant events that have impacted Alabama nationally and locally, with the preservation of a positive or negative image. Two events are celebrated nationwide with high honors like Mother’s Day on the 12th and Memorial Day on the 27th.
Speak Out: Setting a standard
by our readers
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Recently, I had a family issue involving document changes that I could not get resolved no matter who I turned to. I went to see Eli Henderson, the new Calhoun County Circuit Clerk.
HOT BLAST: Musical playlist for Anniston's first (legal) wet Sunday
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