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December 22, 2024

Alabama Politics

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Social Security benefits will increase for millions of Americans if Biden signs this bill

Critics warn that the measure comes at the cost of pushing the fund further toward insolvency.

By Gregory Korte Bloomberg News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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How Trump’s presidency could hurt Alabama: Federal program cuts hit us harder than most

Alabama is more reliant on federal programs like food assistance and Medicaid than most states.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Municipal courts often send freed Alabama prison inmates back into the system, judge warns

"They get new (failure to appear notices), new suspended driver’s licenses. Now, they get pulled over up the road .... now they are right back in jail.”

By Ralph Chapoco and Alabama Reflector

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Lara Trump makes a surprising announcement about vacant Florida Senate seat

Marco Rubio has been nominated by Trump as secretary of state and will vacate his seat if confirmed.

By Michael Wilner Miami Herald (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Return the Panama Canal to the US, Trump says: ‘This complete ‘rip-off’ ... will immediately stop’

“The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, especially knowing the extraordinary generosity that has been bestowed to Panama by the US.”

By Gregory Korte Bloomberg News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Tuberville becomes founding member of RFK Jr.-inspired ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Caucus

"I look forward to working ... to make sure our food is safe, bring transparency to vaccines and health care, and Make America Healthy Again,” Tuberville said.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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