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Kallon Approved For Federal Judgeship

Alabama has a new federal judge for its Northern District. Birmingham attorney Abdul Kallon (Kahl-ON) received final confirmation from the US Senate over the weekend.

Riley Team Pays Retired Worker $60K, Plus Pension

It\'s reported that Gov. Bob Riley\'s administration put a retired state employee to work in 2007 at nearly $60,000 a year while still drawing a state pension of more than $30,000. The Huntsville Times says the retiree, Sandra Porter, was hired under a contract with Auburn University Montgomery, avoiding the legislature\'s contract review committee.

US Attorney Confirmed For SW Ala.

A University of Alabama alumnus who has been working for the U.S. House ethics committee is the new U.S. attorney for southwest Alabama.

2000-09 a "Lost Decade" For Alabama Workers

An advocacy group\'s annual report says 2009 caps a decade of lost potential for Alabama workers.

Panel OKs Kallon For Ala. Federal Judgeship

Birmingham lawyer Abdul Kallon has moved a step closer to replacing Alabama\'s first black federal judge.

Judge Asked To Block Sale Of Ala. Hospital

Tuscaloosa city officials have asked a Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court for a preliminary injunction to stop the state from dismantling or moving Bryce Hospital until the city\'s lawsuit is heard.

Jesse Jackson Criticizes Artur Davis, Then Backs Off

The Rev. Jesse Jackson is no longer being critical of Rep. Artur Davis of Birmingham for voting against a health care overhaul bill in the House.