Appeals Court: States may have exceeded authority by limiting worship during pandemic
Further, the court left open the possibility of damages for past constitutional violations.
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Sewell votes to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
The bill will now go to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
Rogers concerned a diminished defense budget weakens the Navy
Admiral Michael Gilday, chief of Naval Operations, told Rogers that under President Joe Biden's budget, the Navy’s budget has declined.
Marshall leads coalition to intervene in energy policy court case
Both the Obama and Trump administrations fought to have the case dismissed, arguing that the U.S. Constitution gives the judicial branch no such policy-making power.
Judge grants extension for Alabama man charged in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Phillip Andrew Bromley is charged with unlawful entry and disorderly conduct.
Rogers opposes cutting $16 billion from Biden’s defense budget request
Rogers said House Democrats’ budget cuts $16 billion from Biden’s budget but does not detail where that cut would come from.
Monday is Flag Day
Flag Day was instituted on June 14, 1877, when the nation celebrated the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes.
Sewell introduces legislation to create new wastewater grants for underserved communities
Many communities in the Black Belt have severe wastewater issues.
CDC awards Alabama $40,452,096 to address COVID-related health disparities
The funding, part of a $2.25 billion nationwide investment, seeks to advance health equity.
June 11, 2021
Mo Brooks uses video of wife’s encounter with investigator to raise funds
The congressman’s campaign detailed the incident in an email to supporters on Wednesday.