Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:23:52 GMT
The Alabama Department of Public Safety has issued a missing child alert for a 2-month-old baby. Investigators say De'Anthony Dejuan Kelly was taken by Dor'Sayde Gathright early Monday Morning. GathrightMore >>
The Alabama Department of Public Safety has issued a missing child alert for a 10-month-old baby. Investigators say De'Anthony Dejuan Kelly was taken by Dor'Sayde Gathright early Monday Morning.More >>
Attorneys representing the federal government have asked a district court judge to dismiss Oklahoma's lawsuit challenging the Affordable Care Act.
In the motion filed Monday in the U.S. District Court of Eastern Oklahoma, the defense claims the state has no grounds to challenge the law.
The attorneys for the federal government argue that Oklahoma is raising "hypothetical" concerns about the impact of the new law and that the state does not have "standing to litigate its citizen's rights and obligations under federal law."
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt issued a statement Tuesday afternoon responding to the filing.
"Oklahoma's lawsuit has never been about the policy or politics of the Affordable Care Act; it is about the legality of the IRS rule and ensuring that the federal government complies with implementation of its own law," Pruitt said.
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt filed the suit in January 2011 claiming that Congress had exceeded its authority by requiring minimum health insurance coverage for all Americans.
The district court stayed proceedings in the case until the Supreme Court ruled on a similar case.
The Supreme Court upheld the law this summer by stating the minimum coverage requirement was constitutional under Congress's taxing authority.
Oklahoma filed an amended complaint following the ruling. This week's motion from the federal government was a response to the state's amended suit.
The state has until December 31 to respond to the motion, according to the Attorney General's office.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:39:34 GMT
Jefferson County may be dealing with the nation's largest municipal bankruptcy filing, a federal hiring order, and a limited budget. But the commission president says that's not what's holding the countyMore >>
Jefferson County may be dealing with the nation's largest municipal bankruptcy filing, a federal hiring order, and a limited budget. But the commission president says that's not what's holding the county back. He and others believe the issue is racial mistrust.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:38:34 GMT
LSU baseball's stay in Omaha was brief.The Tigers dropped an elimination game to North Carolina, 4-2 and is out of the College World Series tournament after dropping it's first two games.It was LSU's firstMore >>
LSU baseball's stay in Omaha was brief.The Tigers dropped an elimination game to North Carolina, 4-2 and is out of the College World Series tournament after dropping it's first two games.It was LSU's firstMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:20:25 GMT
Birmingham Superintendent Craig Witherspoon and Jefferson County Superintendent Stephen Nowlin say they would rather not have a single school on this list. But they are looking at the glass half full.More >>
Birmingham Superintendent Craig Witherspoon and Jefferson County Superintendent Stephen Nowlin say they would rather not have a single school on this listMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:17:32 GMT
Birmingham City Council President, Roderick Royal, says he has a problem with how Mayor William Bell handled the recent All-America City award. The award was given to the city by the National Civic League.More >>
Birmingham Council President, Roderick Royal, says city council had no hand in All-America Award.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:02:46 GMT
Birmingham City Councilman Johnathan Austin says there's no excuse. "It's just ridiculous," he said. He can't believe what one city business has been allegedly doing right under council's nose. "AllegationsMore >>
Birmingham City Council has revoked the business license for Bali Spa.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:59:47 GMT
A desperate search is underway for a 10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home. Investigators believe 14 year old Dor'Sayde Gathright abducted De'Anthony Kelly early Monday morning from his home. It'sMore >>
A desperate search is underway for a 10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:59:10 GMT
Birmingham City Council President, Roderick Royal, says he has a problem with the ongoing tornado aftermath cleanup in Pratt City. Royal says vacant lots continue to be ignored and the city has to doMore >>
Royal wants better cleanup in Pratt City, Bell calls for $2.5 million to help pay for it.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:58:13 GMT
Mark Barron will reportedly give up his football number '24' for $50,000.That is the price that new Tampa Bay defensive back Darrelle Revis offered to pay if the former Alabama star agreed to swap jerseyMore >>
Mark Barron will reportedly give up his football number '24' for $50,000.That is the price that new Tampa Bay defensive back Darrelle Revis offered to pay if the former Alabama star agreed to swap jerseyMore >>
Attorneys representing the federal government claim Oklahoma has no grounds to challenge the law.
