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Alabama
A bankruptcy deal means rising sewer rates for Jeffesrson County residents
by
Adriene Hill
Jun 7, 2013
Jefferson County, Ala., has reached a deal to get out of bankruptcy. But what does that mean for the county and its citizens?
Jefferson County, Ala. starts to get out of the sewer
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jun 4, 2013
Somehow, Jamie Dimon and company are winning in the story of a mess of sewer bonds.
Looking for an investment vehicle? Try a classic sports car
by
Molly Wood
Apr 22, 2013
Jamie Kitman, New York editor for Automobile Magazine, checks in from his cross country road trip to discuss the market for classic sports cars.
Airbus to build assembly plant in Alabama
by
Jeff Horwich
Jul 2, 2012
The European airplane maker plans to build its first U.S. assembly plant in Alabama. Why and what does this mean for rival Boeing?
Even in Alabama, it's hard to get a home loan
by
Gigi Douban
May 14, 2012
Alabama wasn't hit hard by the housing collapse, and prices are now rising. But it's still difficult to get a home loan there.
Alabama revamps tough immigration law
by
Jeff Tyler
Apr 6, 2012
State legislators may ease restrictions on employers and tighten enforcement on undocumented immigrants.
A new civil rights march in Alabama this week
by
Jeff Tyler
Mar 5, 2012
African-Americans and Latino activists march this week from Selma to Montgomery to protest voter ID laws and Alabama’s new immigration measures.
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Alabama's immigration law could slow foreign business
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Gigi Douban
Jan 5, 2012
Alabama has attracted top car manufacturers, but some of their foreign workers have been arrested by police. It worries business leaders trying to attract new companies.
Governor of Alabama on immigration, disaster relief
Dec 16, 2011
Governor Robert Bentley of Alabama discusses the federal budget, disaster relief spending, and why his state is cracking down on immigration
Mid-day Extra: More from Alabama
Dec 16, 2011
Governor Robert Bentley of Alabama discusses illegal immigration, the federal budget, and disaster relief spending.