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Brooks continues fight against Confucius Institutes

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced Thursday that he has cosponsored the bipartisan Concerns Over Nations Funding University Campus Institutes in the United States Act, or CONFUCIUS Act. The CONFUCIUS Act is sponsored by U.S. Rep. Donna Shalala, D-Florida. The CONFUCIUS Act establishes requirements for colleges and universities that receive federal funding and have contracts or … Continued
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September 1, 2020

James Averhart rips Bradley Byrne for vote against bill to support Postal Service

The Democratic candidate in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District expressed concern Tuesday over Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, voting against a bill to provide $25 million to the U.S. Postal Service, and that would block cost-cutting measures many worry are slowing the mail and could jeopardize mail-in, or absentee, voting.  Byrne on Tuesday said he voted against … Continued
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August 26, 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
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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
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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
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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
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August 11, 2020