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Hubbard will speak at a congressional conference and attend a reception related to his new book.

Speculation about whether the former Democratic congressman from Birmingham will run as a Republican.

WASHINGTON -- The ability of the federal government to scrutinize elections in parts of the country with a history of discrimination was upheld Friday when a federal court...

Shelby County had challenged Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act as an outdated burden on local governments that are no longer a threat to rights of minority voters.

Congressional staff get advice from U.S. Reps. Sewell and Bachus, American Red Cross, The Weather Channel, NOAA, FEMA and National Baptist Convention USA Inc.

Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, normally not a favorite of environmental organizations, will accept an award...

Members of state's delegation say they doubt Air Force leaders can prove the move will save money.

The former Alabama governor was convicted by a Montgomery jury in 2006 of selling a state appointment in exchange for a $500,000 contribution to his lottery campaign.

"There are over 10 million unauthorized aliens in this country, and states must be able to enforce the law if the federal government refuses to," U.S. Rep. Diane Black, R-Tenn.,...

The comments reflect opposition to directing the money away from the general U.S. Treasury - which benefits the entire nation - and focusing it on five states.

Prosecutors want high court to deny appeal.

Two Alabama GOP super delegates shift loyalty to Romney.

WASHINGTON -- Alabama native Edwina Rogers started a new job today as executive director of the Secular Coalition for America.Edwina Rogers, executive director of the Secular...

WASHINGTON -- The Of fice of Congressional Ethics has dismissed allegations that U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus engaged in insider trading, Bachus' office an nounced Monday night.The...

He and others had been accused of making personal investment decisions based on information received as members of Congress.

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