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Labor Day marks eight weeks before election
As we approach the Labor Day weekend it reminds me of bygone days in Alabama politics. Labor Day was the biggest campaign day of a gubernatorial election year.
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Stop spending more than we collect in taxes
President Obama recently asked, “How do we, over the long term, get control of our deficit?” The Congressional Budget Office ( CBO ) estimates deficits well over $1 Trillion the next couple of years, and forecasts huge deficits through FY 2020.
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New governor will have his work cut out
The new governor, whoever is elected this year, when they enter the Governor’s office in January of 2011 will be walking onto the deck of the Titanic. Never in my lifetime, nor most of yours, have we witnessed the likes of the horrific dilemma the new governor will face when he takes over the reigns of state government. However, this spring as I sat observing the Legislature it became obvious that the governor will not be alone. The Legislature will be an equal partner in the impending disaster. They also will be facing the tsunami with the new administration.
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Thanks to businesses for help
Mark and Donna McCain and the Johnson and McCain families would like to thank the following businesses which donated concession supplies and door prizes for the Meagan McCain Memorial, Aug. 14-15, in Resaca, Ga.
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Steve Flowers: Gambling is still a hot topic in governor's race
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Political polling may not be an exact science. However, a poll today conducted by a professional top notch firm can most times be taken to the bank. The polling on this year's political races has been right on the money.
Daniel L. Gardner: Voters need to gather information from all sources
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February 12, 2009, Dennis Blair, Director of National Intelligence, presented the "Annual Threat Assessment of the Intelligence Community for the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence."
Granny and her family says thanks to community
by our readers
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Piedmont now has and has had previously many extraordinary people who have done many memorial things; city leaders, sports figures, coaches, just to name a few.
Washington playing fast, loose with healthcare
by Danny Gardner
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Bill Gates and Warren Buffett have recruited at least 40 other rich individuals and couples to give half of their wealth to charities through something called the Giving Pledge. Sources estimate these rich folks could give away as much as $600 billion, or about one-half what President Obama plans to borrow annually on behalf of the American people this year…and next and the next….
Shelby’s fundraising skills keep him on top
by Steve Flowers
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Last week we closed with the fact that if Dr. Robert Bentley wins the governorship in November, Tuscaloosa will be the home county of both the Governor and our senior U.S. Senator Richard Shelby. However, there is a glaring contrast between Shelby and Bentley. Bentley may be the worst fundraiser in memory, whereas Shelby is the king of fundraising. He has no peer.
Thanks for coverage of Fred Fagan
by our readers
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On behalf of the nieces, nephews, and cousins of Fred G. Fagan, I would like to thank Eddie Burkhalter and The Piedmont Journal for their fine coverage of his final mission and burial services at Arlington National Cemetery. We appreciated these articles and the way they gave final closure to his life. Many people knew him but never knew his final fate until now. Many years went by when we wondered exactly what happened to him.
Tax hikes in this economy?
by Congressman Mike Rogers
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As Congress gets ready to take a six-week district work period, instead of staying at work to come up with common sense solutions to our growing economic problems, the summer temperatures are on the rise just like Congress’ seemingly never-ending spending spree.

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