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Running on Empty

Staff / Truthdig Nov 19, 2008 Republican Sen. Richard Shelby seems to be one of the only real capitalists left on Capitol Hill. The Alabaman argued Wednesday that U.S. auto firms should be left to the realities of the market, letting companies like Ford, GM and Chrysler go bankrupt and forcing the failing industry to carry out what Shelby believes are much-needed reforms. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Barkley Shooting for Governor’s Post in Alabama

Staff / Truthdig Aug 29, 2008 He wasn't always known for his coolheaded leadership skills during his 16-year NBA career, but now, after almost 10 years off the court, Charles Barkley is apparently gearing up to compete in the political arena, telling the New York Daily News that he aims to run for governor of Alabama in a few years. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The ‘Send Karl Rove to Jail’ Campaign

Staff / Truthdig Jul 18, 2008 The busy folks at Robert Greenwald's Brave New Films outfit have kicked off a Web-based campaign to send Karl Rove to the clinker for refusing to honor the subpoena sent by the House Judiciary Committee calling him to testify about his alleged involvement in the prosecution of former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Survivors Sought After Deadly Storms

Staff / Truthdig Feb 7, 2008 President Bush offered prayers and government assistance Wednesday to the Southern communities hit hardest by devastating storms Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. At least 50 people were killed, twice as many were injured and crews rushed to try to save others trapped in the rubble. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama, Clinton Cross Paths in Selma

Staff / Truthdig Mar 5, 2007 Presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton went to Selma, Ala., on Sunday to commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the historic march there. With news outlets buzzing over their "intense rivalry," they managed to applaud one another and honor a momentous struggle above and beyond their own campaigns. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )