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Resources are available to persons damaged by Hurricane Sally, Roby says

Hurricane Sally struck on the Alabama Gulf Coast as a category two hurricane on Sept. 16, but authorities, property owners and farmers are still assessing the damage. “As Hurricane Sally moved through Alabama last week, I remained in close communication with Governor Ivey’s office regarding recovery efforts, and she ensured us that the appropriate state … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 23, 2020

Brooks supports DOJ decision to declare New York City an “anarchist jurisdiction”

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, on Tuesday said the New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and other “socialist Democrat elected officials” have “utterly failed to maintain law and order.” Brooks said that the lack of leadership has led the U.S. Department of Justice to declare New York City an “anarchist jurisdiction.” President Donald Trump issued … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 23, 2020

Rogers disappointed Democrats have not offered a Homeland Security reauthorization

Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, wrote an editorial in the Washington Examiner saying that he is disappointed but not surprised that Democrats have yet to offer a reauthorization package for the Department of Homeland Security. “It’s been over 1,100 days since the last Department of Homeland Security authorization bill was introduced in the U.S. House of … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 22, 2020

Aderholt says low Census response rate will come with big consequences for Alabama

Alabama trails the nation in 2020 Census response and that matters, says Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, in an email to his 4th Congressional District constituents. “In more ways than we could possibly name, Alabama is the best state in the nation,” Aderholt said. “However, when it comes to the 2020 Census, we are sitting in … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 21, 2020

Aderholt supports the Republican Commitment to America plan

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, released a statement this week in support of the Republican Commitment to America, a plan put forth by House Republicans if the voters will give them control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming elections. “The future of our country will be determined in the next few months,” Aderholt … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 16, 2020

Sen. Doug Jones: “I voted no because the American people deserve better”

"If we let this pass, there would never be another opportunity to do more, to get help to the people who need it," Jones said. "That’s why I voted no. I voted no because the American workers deserve better.”

Josh Moon

September 11, 2020

ALGOP hits Jones for vote against “slimmed-down” COVID-19 relief bill

Senate Democrats held up a $300 billion Republican coronavirus stimulus package, and Alabama Sen. Doug Jones was among the Democrats who voted against the GOP’s slimmed down coronavirus relief bill. Republicans were quick to slam Jones for the vote against another round of coronavirus aid. Alabama Republican Party Chair Terry Lathan condemned Jones’s vote against … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 11, 2020

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks to host “Academy Day” in late September

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, announced that representatives of the five U.S. service academies will join him on Sept. 27 for an informational session for high school students interested in attending. “I need your help getting the word out! Sunday, September 27th, I’ll be joining representatives from the five U.S. service academies in hosting the 2020 … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 9, 2020

Senate returns to Washington with no coronavirus aid package deal

The members of the U.S. Senate return to Washington D.C. on Tuesday for what is expected to be a tumultuous post-Labor Day stretch. Negotiations on another coronavirus relief package failed before the Senate recessed in early August and, as of Monday, there were no signs that the impasse has been resolved with the November elections … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 8, 2020

Aderholt condemns Democrats for Postal Service “sham”

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, called the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service “concocted” and a “sham.” At the urging of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, Democrats passed a post office package to pump more money into the USPS and block reforms being implemented by the postmaster general. “To call the past few weeks ‘eventful’ would … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 8, 2020