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Laying a foundation
      THE ISSUE: The state school board has established basic rules for two-year colleges operating a private foundation on the side. Good. A private foundation that runs in connection with a college or school isn't, by definition, a bad thing.
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Making a strong downtown
Editor's Notes
Jim Cox
      I was in Norfolk, Va. for the National Newspaper Association's annual convention last week. I attended the programs and tried to learn a little something new about the newspaper business but time was built in for a little sightseeing too.
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Will there be a special session?
Inside the Statehouse
Steve Flowers
      Rumors are that Gov. Riley still plans to call a special legislative session for late October. An extraordinary session of the legislature is designed for emergency problems arising in state government that require legislative approval.
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U.S. House takes first step toward socialized medicine
Congress Reports
Jo Bonner
      Last week the House of Representatives took a major step toward socialized medicine and a taxpayer subsidized, government-run health system when it passed H.R. 976, the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007.
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Who will run in 2nd District?
Alabama Viewpoint
      The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is courting Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright, hoping he will enter the Democratic Primary for the seat of retiring Second District Congressman Terry Everett, R-Rehobeth.
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