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Republicans cagey on gun control vote
By Jillian Rayfield | Salon | February 13, 2013
The emotional high-note of President Obama’s State of the Union came when he called for Congress to vote on gun prevention measures. “The families of Oak Creek, and Tucson, and Blacksburg, and the countless other communities ripped open by gun violence — they deserve a simple vote,” Obama said.
Sri Lanka's 65th Year of Independence Celebrated in Washington DC Highlighting Post Conflict Developments & Sharing the Correct Story of Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence | February 12, 2013
Rep. Robert Aderholt says U.S. needs more than 'grand speeches' from Obama
By Paul Gattis | AL.com | February 12, 2013
WASHINGTON - President Obama rehashed old ideas as the nation's economy "remains sluggish," U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt said in response to tonight's State of the Union address.
Aderholt, R-Haleyville, found nothing to embrace about Obama's speech to a joint meet of Congress in a statement he released.
‘Father of missile defense’ helped shape U.S. policy
By Kari Hawkins | Redstone Rocket | February 12, 2013
Locally, he is remembered as many things to the community he loved – engineer, employer, benefactor, philanthropist, friend – but to the nation he was the “father of missile defense in America.”
Blackwell announces run for senate
By Lindsay Slater | The Daily Sentinel | February 12, 2013
At the monthly Republican breakfast Saturday in Fort Payne, John Blackwell announced he will be running for the 8th district senate seat, currently held by Sen. Shadrack McGill, R- Macedonia.
Blackwell is a partner with Inkana Healthcare Development in Birmingham.
“U.S. gives full support to Serbia's EU pathway”
b92 | February 7, 2013
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. gives its full support to Serbia's European path, U.S. congressman told Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Da?i? on Wednesday.
They added that the U.S. also supported the Serbian government's efforts to find a just solution to the problems in Kosovo by peaceful means.
C’land town council meets at Courtland Heritage Museum
By Ginger Grantham | Moulton Advertiser | February 7, 2013
The Courtland Town Council met at the Courtland Heritage Museum for a work session and a yearly report on the museum.
Museum Board President Robbie Rebman said attendance at the museum almost doubled from 2011 to 2012 with 2012 visitors numbering 918.
Serbian prime minister to start visit to Washington
b92 | February 6, 2013
WASHINGTON -- Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Da?i? will on Wednesday start his official visit to Washington, during which he will have a series of meetings.
Da?i? will meet with representatives of the U.S. administration and security sector and attend the traditional Prayer Breakfast, hosted by the U.S. president.