Today is the birthday of W.E.B. Du Bois
W.E.B. Du Bois was an author, journalist and early civil rights leader who helped co-found the NAACP.
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Carl cosponsors legislation to block U.S. from rejoining the Iran nuclear deal
President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the agreement and imposed U.S. sanctions against Iran.
DOD inspector general investigating U.S Space Command HQ selection
In a Friday memorandum, the Inspector General's Office noted its intent to investigate the selection.
Moore co-sponsors legislation to build Keystone XL Pipeline
The Keystone XL Pipeline Construction and Jobs Preservation Act would authorize the construction and operation of the Keystone XL Pipeline.
League of Conservation Voters gives Sewell highest score in congressional delegation
The average House score for Alabama congress members was 15 percent and the average Senate score was 35 percent.
Tuberville says he attended Jan. 5 fundraiser at Trump’s Washington hotel
Tuberville, through a spokeswoman, had previously denied attending a meeting with Trump's sons, top aides on Jan. 5.
American life expectancy falls as COVID-19 deaths top 500,000
The CDC reports that American life expectancy has dropped a full year in the first six months of 2020.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces committee assignments
Tuberville has been assigned to four Senate committees important for the people of Alabama.
Congressman Barry Moore cosponsors bill to limit lockdowns
Moore is an original cosponsor of both the Right to Earn a Living Act and the Protecting Religion from Government Act.
Alabama leaders remember conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh
A number of Alabama leaders expressed their condolences at the passing of the conservative host.