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Governor Bob Riley delivered his annual state of the state address in the state legislature.

The opening day of the Republican National Convention at the Excel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Scheduled speeches and ceremonies were canceled for the day due to the expected landf…

The topic of the closing plenary session was, “Breakthrough Energy Technologies.” Former CIA director James Woolsey and others talked about innovative technology and energy alternatives and …

Governor Riley delivered the annual state of the state address in the state legislature.

Governor Riley delivered the state of the state address in the state legislature. Topics included Alabama’s economy and education.

The House of Representatives debated the use of military force with Iraq. Note: there is recording problems due to solar flares at around 16:50 hours.

Governor Riley was inaugurated for the second time as the governor of Alabama on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol.

Incumbent Republican Governor Riley debated Democratic challenger Lieutenant Governor Baxley for the Alabama governorship.

The Senate Appropriations Committee held a hearing on Gulf Coast hurricane recovery and reconstruction efforts. State governors testified about the administration’s supplemental budget reque…

A hearing was held, titled “Hurricane Katrina: Community Rebuilding Needs and Effectiveness of Past Proposals.” The witnesses participated in a panel of three Gulf Coast state governors an…

The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community re…

Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) toured areas of Alabama that have been damaged by Hurricane Ivan. He also spoke to local officials and citizens who experienced the storm and its aftermath.

Robert Kennedy, Jr. spoke at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa to help commemorate the 40th anniversary of desegregation at the school. Kennedy’s father Robert F. Kennedy was attorney …

In a studio, the candidates debated many issues, including negative campaign ads, education, economic development, the state budget, and personal issues. Mr. Lennox moderated the debate. The…

Journalists questioned candidates as they debated each other in their campaign for governor. Among the issues they addressed were tax reform, campaign financing, and ethical issues. Mr. Sieg…

The House passed a $40 billion emergency spending bill for New York City, Washington, D.C., and national security amid the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The House also…

Defense Department officials testified about the Navy’s decision to stop military exercises on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques.