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Author wins award for Ala civil rights story Portland, ME (2009-11-20) - A Portland, Maine, author has won a National Book Award for his book about a civil rights pioneer in Alabama.

Gov Riley says health care bill will burden states Montgomery, AL (2009-11-20) - Alabama Gov. Bob Riley says health care reform legislation being pushed by Democrats in Congress would be devastating to states.

Ala jobless rate climbs higher in Oct Montgomery, AL (2009-11-20) - The unemployment rate in Alabama has risen to its highest rate in more than 25 years. State officials said Friday the rate rose to 10.9 percent in October.

Rev Jackson criticizes Artur Davis vote on health care Montgomery, AL (2009-11-20) - 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.

Ala state employee numbers decline Montgomery, AL (2009-11-09) - The number of state employees in Alabama has declined for the first time in five years.

Ex-aide says Riley got campaign money from Miss. casino operators Montgomery, AL (2009-11-06) - A former member of Gov. Bob Riley's Cabinet says Riley received campaign contributions in 2002 from Mississippi Indians who operate casinos.

Ala. tax burden lowest among 50 states Montgomery, AL (2009-11-02) (AP) - Alabama residents and companies paid less in taxes than people and businesses in any other state in the 2007 fiscal year, based on total state and local taxes paid per resident.

Ala. Congressman calls for revised constitution Huntsville, Ala (2009-10-20) Alabama Congressman Artur Davis is calling for a constitutional convention to rewrite Alabama's constitution. Davis, a Democratic candidate for government, says the 1901 constitution is rooted in 1901 values.

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