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Rep. Sewell votes for Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act

Passed annually by Congress since 1961, the NDAA authorizes funding levels for the Department of Defense.

July 15, 2022

Rep. Sewell votes for the Active Shooter Alert Act

The Active Shooter Alert Act will support these life-saving efforts by establishing an Active Shooter Alert Coordinator at the U.S. Department of Justice. 

July 14, 2022

Lawsuits filed against Treasury Department over Alabama prison construction plan

One challenges the "gross and illegal misuse of Federal funds" in allocating American Rescue Plan funds for prison construction.

John H. Glenn

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July 12, 2022

Fred Gray receives Medal of Freedom

Gray was one of 17 Medal of Freedom recipients honored at the White House on Thursday.

Josh Moon

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July 8, 2022

Fred Gray’s path of segregation destruction ends with a Medal of Freedom

The famed civil rights attorney began his legal career with a promise to himself, and he'll get the nation's highest civilian honor for meeting it

Josh Moon

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July 5, 2022

Civil rights attorney Fred Gray to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Biden White House made the official announcement on Friday morning.

Josh Moon

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July 1, 2022

Abortion rights advocates speak out against Roe v. Wade reversal

The abortion rights advocates say they will continue working to help Alabama women access abortions in other states and work to reestablish a right to abortion.

June 28, 2022

Carl applauds Supreme Court abortion ruling

“Life is a precious gift from God, and every human is made in God’s image," Carl said.

June 27, 2022

Mo Brooks asked Trump for blanket pardon, considering testifying before Jan. 6 committee

In an email disclosed by the committee on Thursday, Brooks asked for a blanket pardon for more than 140 Republicans.

Josh Moon

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June 24, 2022