http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/al/ en-us Mon, 4 Jan 2010 20:16:04 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420795/posts Federal agents are now investigating reports of possibly eight threatening letters with a white substance in at least four Alabama cities this morning, an FBI official confirmed. Angela Tobon, media spokesperson for the Mobile FBI, said the letters were all mailed to federal offices and "are all the same ...white powder with threatening letters," she said. Al.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420795/posts#comment Mon, 4 Jan 2010 20:16:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420778/posts The Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating a statewide anthrax scare. Local lawmakers are among the targets. Letters with white powder were sent to the offices of Senators Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions and Congressman Jo Bonner around the state. The 15th floor of the RSA Tower in downtown Mobile, where one of Bonner's offices is located, has been evacuated as a precaution. So has Bonner's office in Foley. It's located in a shopping center on McKenzie Street. More than a dozen businesses, including the News 5 bureau, have also been evacuated. The FBI says everything they've tested so... WKRG News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420778/posts#comment Mon, 4 Jan 2010 19:46:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420763/posts When Bob Hagan was a boy people hereabouts equated the coke dust they swept off their doorsteps each day with opportunity, for it came from the steel mills that built this city. After graduating from high school more than 40 years ago, Hagan worked briefly at one of the local steel mills that dominated the local economy. In 1971, he became a locomotive engineer at railroad company CSX Corp, switching rail cars in every mill and yard in the area over the years. The job afforded him a ground-level view of the slow-moving disaster that would tear out Youngstown’s heart... Reuters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420763/posts#comment Mon, 4 Jan 2010 19:23:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418290/posts FLORENCE, AL (WAFF) - The gun used in an attempted robbery that ended with the robber being shot had been stolen. On Saturday, Florence police said the suspect walked up to two men and tried robbing them at gunpoint. One of the men fought back, took control of the gun and fired it at the suspect as he fled, wounding him. The investigation is ongoing. No arrests had been made Monday afternoon, but police said they do have a person of interest in the case. waff.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418290/posts#comment Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:39:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2416765/posts Apparently the fellows in al Qaeda took as a personal insult Secretary of Homeland Anxiety Janet Napolitano's comment Sunday that their role in the foiled Detroit airliner bombing wasn't clear but would be investigated. Yesterday, al Qaeda's ascendant franchise in the Arabian peninsula saved Secretary Napolitano the trouble of plowing through all the layers of the national-security bureaucracy for an answer. The terrorist organization put out a pointed statement not only claiming responsibility but also mocking the U.S.'s ability to stop them. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, they said, "dealt a huge blow to the myth of American and global intelligence services... WSJ http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2416765/posts#comment Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:05:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2410980/posts Al Franken joked about rape in a skit on SAturday Night Live while he was a writer on the show. EXCERPT "MN GOP Hits Franken Over Rape Joke In 1995 Article" ST. PAUL (AP) Democrat Al Franken's past work again complicated his present bid to become a U.S. senator, when Republicans on Thursday circulated 13-year-old quotes of him joking about rape while co-writing a skit for "Saturday Night Live............" wcco.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2410980/posts#comment Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:44:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409877/posts WASHINGTON – Democratic Sen. Al Franken has taken the unusual step of shutting down Sen. Joe Lieberman on the Senate floor. Lieberman, a Connecticut independent, currently is the target of liberal wrath over his opposition to a government-run insurance plan in the health care bill. Franken was presiding over the Senate Thursday afternoon as Lieberman spoke about amendments he planned to offer to the bill. Lieberman asked for an additional 30 seconds to finish — a routine request — but Franken refused to grant the time. AP on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409877/posts#comment Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:31:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407744/posts Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) sparred sharply on the Senate floor Monday evening, a departure from the usually dormant speeches in the august chamber. Franken said he was struck by a speech in which he said Thune had refused to highlight when benefits to the health care bill would kick in and instead emphasized the negative parts of the bill. “You know, again, we are entitled to our own opinions, we’re not entitled to our own facts,” Franken said, his booming voice rising. And in a reference to a chart Thune held up, Franken said: “If... Politico http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407744/posts#comment Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:40:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2404071/posts WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken today urged the Senate to pass an extension of unemployment and COBRA benefits before the end of the year, citing the 10 percent unemployment rate and the annual rise in heating bills coming this winter. The Minnesota Democrats joined 22 other senators who signed a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, asking for a vote on the issue by Dec. 31. A 65 percent subsidy of premium costs for those with COBRA benefits, authorized by the stimulus bill, is set to expire at the end of the year. Minnpost.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2404071/posts#comment Wed, 9 Dec 2009 22:44:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2399090/posts Recently Jim Robinson posted two threads declaring Free Republic’s determination to see Conservatives elected and ousting Rino's from government. Jim and a great many Freepers believe that we need to take back control. But the RNC is not hearing us. Activism is called for NOW. 2010 is nearing and we need Conservative candidates to run. The time is ripe and people are ready for another 1994 type election. But we need to make the RNC hear us loud and clear. This is the Rino Free America Project. Get involved. Make them listen. Write a letter and MAIL it. Republican... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2399090/posts#comment Thu, 3 Dec 2009 06:31:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395260/posts Layton Ehmke/MEDILL Al Gore signs a copy of his new book at the Borders book store in the Loop on Tuesday. Hundreds of fans showed up but protesters took advantage of the event to tell the former vice president that his science was “bunk.” Protester from the We Are Change group shout after chasing Al Gore’s SUV down State Street in the Chicago Loop on Tuesday. TRUTH IS CONTAGIOUS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395260/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:10:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2392501/posts A man who Bessemer police said was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon as he attempted to rob a business has been identifed by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office as Kevin Dudley, 41, of Pleasant Grove. Dudley, armed with a shotgun, attempted to rob The Bait Shop at 729 9th St. N. in Bessemer, said Capt. Mike Roper. The owner shot and killed him, Roper said. The Birmingham News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2392501/posts#comment Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:42:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2391820/posts Senators have to find a balance between voting their conscience and voting as their constituents would like. If senators vote their conscience too heavily, constituents tend to get angry. When this happens, constituents may ask for a recall of their U.S. Senator. (The 5 steps are listed in detail) -- The 18 states allowing for recall are as follows: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington and Wisconsin. E-How http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2391820/posts#comment Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:42:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2379012/posts Authorities finally released the name of the person killed in an attempted robbery Tuesday morning in Yantley, Ala. 19-year-old Daniel Law, Jr., was shot and killed Oct. 20 when officials say he tried to rob the Citgo store on Highway 10. Law was a 2009 graduate of Choctaw County High School. Investigators say the owner of the store fired the fatal shot. No charge was filed. The case will be presented to a grand jury. Sheriff James Lovette said officials don't think anyone else was involved in the robbery attempt. wtok.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2379012/posts#comment Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:59:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2379000/posts A barrage of gunfire erupted during a robbery attempt in the Center Point area Tuesday night, authorities said today. Two employees of the Phone Store at 2111 Center Point Road were closing up for the night about 8 p.m. when a man came from behind a trash bin and pointed a gun at the female employee as she was getting in her car, saying "Give up your money; you might as well give it up." When the male employee tried to take cover, the gunman opened fire. The male employee returned fire, firing eight shots at the robber who took... AL.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2379000/posts#comment Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:44:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2368248/posts Police Report iconBROMLEY, Ala. -- A 13-year-old boy shot his father Tuesday night to protect his mother from harm, authorities said Wednesday. Joseph "Simp" Pruitt, 46, was shot in the arm and side after threatening his wife with a 9 mm pistol, according to Baldwin County Sheriff Huey "Hoss" Mack Jr. Pruitt remained in critical condition at the University of South Alabama Medical Center in Mobile, a hospital spokesman said Wednesday. "We believe Mr. Pruitt was attempting to shoot Mrs. Pruitt," Mack said. "Their 13-year-old son became aware of this and retrieved a 20-gauge shotgun." No one involved in the... al.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2368248/posts#comment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:49:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2255797/posts Dear Friend,Congressman Henry Waxman is trying to finish his "Cap and Trade" Energy Tax bill by today, in order to have it ready for a full vote by Memorial Day. And as Politico reports, he's had a "hidden helping hand" this week from Al Gore. They write that Gore has "mobilized his green grass roots, marshaled his well-endowed lobbying organization and even personally called Democratic committee members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee."So, we're launching a nationwide "Stop the Energy Tax" campaign to stop this. It's been estimated that the Waxman energy tax bill would raise an average... http://www.americansolutions.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2255797/posts#comment Thu, 21 May 2009 21:16:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2247976/posts On Tuesday, May 12, we will be escorting Spec. Ryan C. King from the funeral home in Dallas, Georgia to the National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia. Spec. King was killed in action in Afghanistan on May 1. If any FReepers would like to join us for this mission, you are more than welcome. You need not be a PGR member to ride with us, and you need not ride a motorcycle. Staging information for this mission is as follows: TUESDAY May 12 Staging at Ingles Supermarket (270 Merchants Sq. Dallas, GA 30132) at 0900. Kickstands up at 0945 We will... Me http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2247976/posts#comment Sun, 10 May 2009 12:55:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2230608/posts < http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2230608/posts#comment Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:43:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2191418/posts (IsraelNN.com) The emigration of Yemen’s remaining Jews comes in wake of increased anti-Semitism, a rise in Al-Qaeda activities in the country, and the terrorist organization’s targeting of Jews. Ten new immigrants arrived in Israel on Thursday afternoon from the Yemenite community of Raida, where Jews have recently been harrassed by Muslims. The group included Said Ben-Yisrael, one of the heads of the Raida Jewish community. Several weeks ago, Muslim extremists threw a grenade into the Ben-Yisrael family's courtyard. After receiving threats against his life, Said went to live in the capital city of Sana'a, taking his family with him. From... Arutz Sheva http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2191418/posts#comment Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:07:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2190741/posts BAY MINETTE — Cello Energy sprouted quietly here as a truly homegrown industry. But it won't stay that way, said David Bransby, professor of energy crops and bio-energy at Auburn University. The company has been in startup for about two months, making renewable diesel fuel from tires, hay, straw, wood chips and switchgrass. Full production should begin in March, with a goal of 20 million gallons a year, produced for well under a $1 gallon, company officials said. Created, built and financed by the father-and-son team of Jack and Allen Boykin of Daphne, the company will "shock the world," Bransby... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2190741/posts#comment Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:37:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2181494/posts An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore has won the 2009 GRAMMY Award for Best Spoken Word Album. An Inconvenient Truth is read by Beau Bridges, Cynthia Nixon and Blair Underwood. braodwayworld.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2181494/posts#comment Mon, 9 Feb 2009 14:32:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2178130/posts More on this tonight at 5pm on Fox News.. The audio is from the inauguration. Gore was speaking to a group of young children about Global warming and told them not to listen to their parents. AUDIO AT LINK Markedmanner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2178130/posts#comment Wed, 4 Feb 2009 15:05:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2145923/posts David Axelrod sent a statement out this evening via Obama transition team spokesperson Jen Psaki saying he was “mistaken.” Here are the entire two sentences of the statement: “I was mistaken when I told an interviewer last month that the President-elect has spoken directly to Governor Blagojevich about the Senate vacancy. They did not then or at any time discuss the subject.” Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2145923/posts#comment Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:55:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2131780/posts On top of everything else, we don't need a filibuster-proof supermajority, controlled by Dems, in the U.S. Senate. If that happens, there won't be anybody to filibuster on limiting abortion (including forcing pro-life doctors to perform abortions), stopping the so-called "Fair"ness Doctrine, fighting against higher taxes, etc.. In Georgia, conservative Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss is in a runoff on Dec. 2. They're still counting votes in Alaska and Minnesota, and in Minnesota they keep "finding" absentee ballots. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2131780/posts#comment Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:07:27 GMT