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Jodi Arias (Source: CBS 5 News)
It is now in the hands of the 12 jurors to decide if Jodi Arias will live her life behind bars or if she'll be executed. The defense and prosecution gave their closing statement Tuesday afternoon andMore >>
The jury has gone home for the day without a verdict on life or death for convicted murderer Jodi Arias.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:56 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:56:01 GMT
(RNN) – Of the 24 killed in the EF-5 tornado that decimated Moore, OK, 10 are children - two of which are infants according to a release by the Oklahoma City Medical Examiner's Office. All the childrenMore >>
The last of the missing from Monday's massive tornado that tore through the town of Moore, OK, have been accounted for. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:45:57 GMT
From one restaurant to another, there's cautious optimism that draft beer is about to arrive in Prattville. House bill 239 passed Monday in the state legislature and Governor Robert Bentley is expectedMore >>
From one restaurant to another, there's cautious optimism that draft beer is about to arrive in Prattville.More >>
A House committee taking Congress' latest look at the Internal Revenue Service's mistreatment of tea party groups will apparently have to do so without input from the star witness.More >>
At the center of a political storm, an Internal Revenue Service supervisor whose agents targeted conservative groups swore Wednesday she did nothing wrong, broke no laws and never lied to Congress. Then she refused to answer...More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:23:14 GMT
Alabama's governor has signed legislation that expands where people can carry guns in Alabama. The bill by Republican Sen. Scott Beason of Gardendale passed the Legislature Monday, and Bentley's office announcedMore >>
Alabama's governor has signed legislation that expands where people can carry guns in Alabama. The bill by Republican Sen. Scott Beason of Gardendale passed the Legislature Monday, and Bentley's office announcedMore >>
MONTGOMERY, AL (WAFF) -
Rep. Christopher John England (D- Tuscaloosa) is sponsoring a bill in the Alabama legislature that would allow felons convicted of drug crimes to receive food stamps under certain circumstances.
HB85 would change Alabama's stance on a federal law that restricts felons convicted of drug crimes from being eligible for benefits under the federal temporary assistance for needy families program or under the federal food stamp program.
The bill would allow them to become eligible for the programs upon completion of their sentence. They would be eligible even while on probation or going through mandatory drug or alcohol treatment programs.
Critics of HB85 said the law should be kept as it is because it is a deterrent for people not to become involved in illegal drug activity. Supporters said the assistance helps felons get back on their feet, and the federal restrictions are really just hurting their children.
According to the Legal Action Center, Alabama is one of only 10 states that uphold the federal law in its entirety. The LAC web site said 16 states and Washington, D.C. do not uphold it at all and all others have modified versions of the law. Eight states, including Tennessee, allow a similar option to HB85.
HB85 is awaiting action in the House Judiciary Committee.
HB85 would allow felons to apply for food stamps.
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