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Sewell votes in favor of the Delivering for America Act to protect the USPS

Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, voted in favor of H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act, which would provide $25 billion in critical emergency funding for the United States Postal Service to maintain its high level of service. Sponsors say that the American public depends on the USPS as not only a critical pathway to vote … Continued
August 24, 2020

Sewell says that Postal Service aid is important

Congressman Terri Sewell, D-Selma, is returning to Washington to vote in favor of funding a Democratic proposal to provide support for the U.S. Postal Service. Tuesday, Sewell explained why she believes this is important. “The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an essential service that Americans have long relied upon to access goods and supplies, … Continued
August 20, 2020
Mitch McConnell speaks at a conference

Alabama Democratic Party: Mitch McConnell, Senate GOP are playing politics at the expense of families

The Alabama Democratic Party this week released a statement blaming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, and Senate Republicans for the inability of the two parties to come together to pass a bipartisan coronavirus aid bill before adjourning for the August recess. “We are furious. You should be too. Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans are … Continued
August 12, 2020

Alabama Arise calls Trump unemployment order “Band-Aid over a gaping economic wound”

An Alabama nonprofit that advocates for low-income residents says that President Donald Trump’s executive actions to extend federal aid to Americans affected by the pandemic falls far short of what is needed. “These executive actions put a Band-Aid over a gaping economic wound,” Chris Sanders, communications director for Alabama Arise, said in a statement on … Continued
August 11, 2020

AFL-CIO endorses Adia Winfrey for Congress

Democratic congressional candidate Adia Winfrey’s campaign announced Monday that she has received the endorsement of the Alabama AFL-CIO in Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District. At their annual convention last week, union leaders from across the state recognized Winfrey’s “passion, ability to lead and attentiveness to the issues affecting working men and women” as reasons to endorse … Continued
August 11, 2020

Jones: Trump executive orders are “more for show than actual help for the Americans people”

Democratic Alabama Sen. Doug Jones had harsh words for recent executive orders that President Donald Trump signed in lieu of continuing to pursue a bipartisan legislative COVID relief package. Jones said that Trump’s executive orders extending coronavirus relief are “more for show than actual help for the American people.” “While the President is attempting to … Continued
August 10, 2020

Brooks: Democratic relief proposals would make Americans more dependent on government

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, on Thursday said on social media that Democrats believe that redistributing wealth and expanding government handouts will help them in the 2020 elections. “Socialist Democrats want as many Americans as possible dependent on the government,” Brooks said. “They perceive that redistributing wealth and expanding government handouts will help Democrats tremendously in … Continued
August 10, 2020

Aderholt pushes for CARES fund flexibility to improve rural broadband

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Friday released a statement after leading a bipartisan Congressional letter with Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, to House and Senate leadership urging them to take immediate and necessary actions regarding rural broadband funding from the CARES Act. “The Coronavirus pandemic has put a spotlight on the unacceptable reality of rural broadband … Continued
August 10, 2020