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Lack of coronavirus testing in Alabama, across U.S. concerning, says Doug Jones

A lack of testing for coronavirus in Alabama and across the country means we don’t know how widespread the deadly virus already is, said U.S. Sen. Doug Jones on Thursday.  Meanwhile, legislators in Montgomery on Thursday approved a $5 million appropriation to the Alabama Department of Public Health for “preparedness and response activities.”  Alabama Sen. … Continued
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March 13, 2020

Shelby praises National Guard and Reserves’ important contribution to our military

Wednesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, conducted a subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2021 funding request and budget justification for the National Guard and Reserve Components. Shelby praised the National Guard and Reserves important contribution important “to our nation’s total military force” and “provide critical support to our nation during domestic emergencies.” “Our … Continued
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March 9, 2020

Senate passes $8.3 billion in funding to deal with coronavirus

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby on Thursday applauded the Senate’s passage of an emergency supplemental funding package to deal with the coronavirus. The legislation provides $8.3 billion in total resources to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 strain coronavirus. “I am pleased Congress has swiftly passed this emergency supplemental to combat the dangerous Coronavirus,” … Continued
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March 6, 2020