Posts Tagged ‘Alabama’

Despite Deep Opposition, Georgia. Contemplates Healthcare Exchange

Atlanta, GA, United States (KaiserHealth) – ATLANTA—In Georgia, like many other Southern states, opposition to the federal health overhaul runs deep. Yet an overwhelmingly conservative committee of experts carefully, and without rancor, has outlined a plan to give the state a health insurance exchange, a cornerstone of the sweeping health care law passed by Democrats [...]

Alfa dropping nearly 1 in 6 policies in Alabama homes

Alabama’s second largest insurer of homes, Alfa Insurance, says it plans not to renew policies on one out of every six homes it insures in Alabama. View full post on All Stories

Congress Warned That Public Transit Cuts Would Hurt U.S. Economy

Tom Ramstack – AHN News Legal Correspondent Washington, D.C., United States (AHN) – Public transportation advocates said at a Senate Banking Committee Thursday that if transit agencies lose federal funding, the entire nation would suffer. Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) chairman of the Banking Committee, said, “It is sometimes forgotten but reliable and accessible public transit [...]

Regulators close Superior Bank; reopened under new owner

By Jeff Harrington, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Superior Bank, an Alabama institution that recently changed its charter to Tampa, was closed by regulators with the Office of Thrift Supervision late Friday. Under an arrangement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., a newly chartered bank subsidiary of Houston-based Community Bancorp called Superior Bank [...]

61 in Ala. sign up under new health law

Federal officials say a new health insurance program for people with pre-existing conditions covers 61 people in Alabama, while nationwide more than 12,000 have signed … View full post on All Stories

A gold star for you and one for you

Dothan, Alabama (DCE)- Citizens of Dothan will the madness concerning the health-care law ever end? Dr. Len Nichols a staunch advocate the health-care law is calling for those who refuse to purchase mandatory insurance to wear gold stars…. View full post on All Stories

Text of the State of the Union Address Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Washington, DC, United States (AHN) – Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery State of the Union Address. Tuesday, January 25, 2011 As Prepared for Delivery— Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Tonight I want to begin by congratulating the men and women of the [...]

IZOD IndyCar Series test coming to Barber Motorsports Park

Edward Lewis – AHN Sports Reporter Birmingham, AL, United States (AHN Sports) – In preparation for the upcoming season the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights will conduct an Open Test March 14-16 at Barber Motorsports Park. The first four races of the IZOD IndyCar Series will be contested on road/street courses, including the [...]

State Auto Insurance – What are the Requirements?

Virtually all states within the U.S. have laws governing the minimum amount of auto insurance coverage you must have. In the states that don’t, have financial responsibility laws that state you have to be able to furnish proof of the ability to pay for both bodily and property damage resulting from an auto accident up [...]