Existing Alabama laws encourage state and local entities to use professional services based in Alabama rather than going out of state.

Alabama is considering legislation to...

...prohibit work on state contracts from being performed overseas?
YES, does not include foreign call centers

... require overseas call centers to identify their location over the phone to consumers? YES

Rate of unemployment (April 2004):
5.8%, 13th highest in nation

Higher unemployment (as of April 2004) since recession began in March 2001? YES

Pending bills and their descriptions, quoted from TechsUnite.org:
Currently pending Alabama House Bill 2063, first read on February 10, 2004 would "prohibit state contracts form being performed outside the U.S."

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Sources: TechsUnite.org, The Economic Policy Institute, CNN/Money, CNet News.Com