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March 14, 2023

Alabama Politics

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Childcare experts suggest expanded subsidies, tax credits, as Alabama parents cite struggles

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, parents in Alabama miss work for child care-related reasons at the highest rate in the nation.

By Sarah Swetlik | sswetlik@al.com

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Palabra

Latino families face tough circumstances with ballooning college debt

The legal battle continues over a federal student loan forgiveness plan.

By Palabra

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Biden’s gun background check executive order: What will it do?

His power is limited to go beyond bipartisan legislation passed by Congress last summer, the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades.

By The Associated Press

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Archibald: America, then vs. now

If you think the good old days were the Garden of Eden you’re missing the core of the apple.

By John Archibald | jarchibald@al.com

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Mitch McConnell headed to inpatient rehab after breaking rib in hotel fall

“Leader McConnell’s concussion recovery is proceeding well and the Leader was discharged from the hospital today,” a McConnell spokesman said.

By The Associated Press

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Trump in Iowa: DeSantis will not be ‘much of a challenge’ in 2024

“Ron reminds me a lot of Mitt Romney,” Trump said. "So I don’t think you’re going to be doing so well here. But we’re going to find out."

By Mario Parker, Jennifer Jacobs and Mark Niquette Bloomberg News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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