http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines RSS Feed for WTVY - Politics - Headlines en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 23:42:35 GMT 2013-05-22T23:42:35Z en-us http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Roby-Votes-to-Approve-Keystone-Pipeline-208578121.html President Obama “standing in the way” of major jobs project. Wed, 22 May 2013 23:42:35 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Roby-Votes-to-Approve-Keystone-Pipeline-208578121.html 2013-05-22T23:42:35Z http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Senate-Rejects-Food-Stamp-Amendment-to-Farm-Bill-208547841.html The Senate has rejected a Republican amendment to turn the federal food stamp program over to the states. Wed, 22 May 2013 20:42:05 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Senate-Rejects-Food-Stamp-Amendment-to-Farm-Bill-208547841.html 2013-05-22T20:42:05Z http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Plan-Outlines-State-Governments-Response-to-Drought-Conditions-208535341.html New Alabama Drought Management Plan outlines for the first time state government’s role in preparing the weekly snapshots of current drought conditions, and it specifies steps to be taken in response to potential drought conditions. Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:48 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Plan-Outlines-State-Governments-Response-to-Drought-Conditions-208535341.html 2013-05-22T19:30:48Z http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Senate-Unanimously-Adopts-Sessions-Farm-Bill-Amendment-For-Alabama-Farmers-208496301.html Senator Jeff Sessions responds after the Senate adopted his amendment to the Farm Bill. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:44:57 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Senate-Unanimously-Adopts-Sessions-Farm-Bill-Amendment-For-Alabama-Farmers-208496301.html 2013-05-22T15:44:57Z http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Alabama--208495361.html Animal protection groups are calling for Alabama Governor Robert Bentley to sign legislation toughening the penal ties for animal cruelty. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:39:33 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Alabama--208495361.html 2013-05-22T15:39:33Z http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Roby-Bill-Affirms-State-Authority-in-Education-208492201.html U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) introduced legislation prohibiting the federal government from making special funding grants and coveted regulation waivers contingent on whether a state is using certain curriculum or assessment policies. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:18:52 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Roby-Bill-Affirms-State-Authority-in-Education-208492201.html 2013-05-22T15:18:52Z http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Former-IRS-Chief-Cant-Say-How-Targeting-Happened-208441551.html He led the IRS at a time when it was giving extra scrutiny to applications from conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status -- but Douglas Shulman is telling Congress that he knew little about what was going on. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:30:02 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Former-IRS-Chief-Cant-Say-How-Targeting-Happened-208441551.html 2013-05-22T12:30:02Z http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Gov-Deal-Weighs-in-on-Atheist-Materials-Being-Donated-208380831.html Gov. Nathan Deal says he believes in the right of atheist groups to donate literature for use in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks just as Bibles are allowed. Tue, 21 May 2013 20:49:37 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Gov-Deal-Weighs-in-on-Atheist-Materials-Being-Donated-208380831.html 2013-05-21T20:49:37Z http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Gov-Scott-Signs-Bill-to-Expand-Fla-Early-Voting-Days-208380551.html Gov. Scott signed a bill that will allow elections supervisors to expand early voting days and sites. Tue, 21 May 2013 20:48:08 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Gov-Scott-Signs-Bill-to-Expand-Fla-Early-Voting-Days-208380551.html 2013-05-21T20:48:08Z http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Mixed-Feelings-Follow-Last-Night-of--208349391.html Mixed feelings follow the last night of Alabama's Legislative session. Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:03 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/politics/headlines/Mixed-Feelings-Follow-Last-Night-of--208349391.html 2013-05-21T17:52:03Z