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“When you dump over the apple cart, it’s totally expected to have major ramifications,” Retirement Systems of Alabama CEO David Bronner said Thursday in a statement.

The RSA's benefit plans lost about $1 billion in Thursday's downturns, the system said.

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How badly will Trump’s tariffs hurt Alabama’s multi-billion dollar state pension funds?
Stock markets had their worst day in five years after Trump announced his latest plan for tariffs.
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April 5, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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March 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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March 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Alabama students won't have access to farm fresh produce now that the USDA canceled its $16 million contract with the DOE. My latest for @al.com. www.al.com/educationlab...
Alabama schools lose $16 million for fresh produce due to USDA cuts
About $16 million for local produce such as apples, watermelon, corn and satsumas will no longer be available
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March 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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"Russia cannot be trusted."

Sir Richard Shirreff, Nato's former deputy supreme commander for Europe, tells @krishgm.bsky.social that Russia will "stage an attack" and then "claim victimhood".

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Russia would ‘absolutely’ break ceasefire – ex-Nato commander
Sir Richard Shirreff is a retired British Army officer who was NATO's Deputy Supreme Commander Europe from 2011 to 2014.
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March 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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In 1971, shortly after the EPA was founded, the agency commissioned dozens of photographers to document environmental issues and scenes across the U.S. The "DOCUMERICA" project captured pollution, urban decay, conservation efforts, and everyday American culture.
March 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM