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ALGOP criticizes Jones for not supporting business relief package

Democrats oppose a business relief package proposed by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky. U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, dismissed the McConnell bill as “a political stunt” in a recent appearance on MSNBC. On Friday Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan attacked Jones for opposing the relief bill and for the political stunt comment. … Continued
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April 13, 2020

ADOL begins paying federal $600 stimulus benefit

Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today Alabama has begun paying the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefit that was established with the passing of the federal CARES Act on March 27, 2020. ADOL began paying the FPUC benefits on April 8, 2020.  Claimants whose claims have processed should expect to see the … Continued
April 9, 2020

Jones asks for faster COVID-19 emergency payments

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, asked the Treasury Secretary on Tuesday to expedite direct assistance payments to citizens amid the COVID-19 outbreak. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Jones and Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., expressed concern that CARES Act payments made through paper checks to some citizens would not be mailed until April … Continued
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April 7, 2020

Brooks urges COVID-19 antibody tests

Congressman Mo Brooks joined a bipartisan letter to the Secretary of Health and Human Services as well as the Director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority urging that HHS rapidly deploy COVID-19 antibody testing. “Americans must work for the good of their families, our economy, and our country,” Brooks said. “At the same … Continued
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April 6, 2020

Brooks releases road map for completing defense appropriations bill despite coronavirus crisis

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, on Wednesday released the House Armed Services Committee road map for completing the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act despite the COVID-19 pandemic. “National defense is the #1 priority of the federal government. Despite the once-in-a-century COVID-19 pandemic, the House Armed Services Committee stands fully committed to passing the annual National Defense … Continued
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April 2, 2020

Roby: Together we can get through the coronavirus crisis

Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, said Monday in an email to constituents that together we can “help lower the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.” “Alabamians as far as all four corners of the state feel the challenges faced by this unfamiliar pandemic,” Roby said. “The past few weeks have been marked with a feeling of … Continued
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April 1, 2020