Topic: Alabama

SC, Ala. governors OK $25 a week jobless benefit increase, likely to nix more for part-timersThe governor of South Carolina, a vocal opponent of federal bailouts in a state beset by one of the nation's highest jobless rates, has decided to take ...

Stimulus Plan Could Bailout Alabama Schools

DOTHAN, Ala. - The economic stimulus package currently before the U.S. Senate could potentially bring nearly $1 billion to Alabama school districts over two years, money that could potentially balance out nearly $1 billion in projected state funding cuts. According to a ...
yes" vote was a vote to approve the package and a "no" vote was a vote against it.Voting "yes" were 39 Democrats, 34 Republicans and 1 independent.Voting "no" were 9 Democrats, 15 Republicans and 1 independent.Democrats YesAkaka, Hawaii; Baucus, Mont.; Bayh, Ind.; ...

All but one in Alabama delegation vote for bailout

WASHINGTON All but one of Alabamas seven congressmen voted today for the economic bailout package. Rep. Robert Aderholt, a Republican from Haleyville, was the sole congressman from Alabama to vote against the bailout, which failed to pass the House. Other members of ...

Shelby Will Have Leading Role in Bailout Proposal

WASHINGTON Alabamas senior senator says speed should not be the primary focus for Congress as it considers a multi-billion dollar bailout of the nations financial system. In my judgment, it would be foolish to waste massive sums of taxpayer funds testing an ...
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