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Teirdre Owens goes to work with Terri Sewell

Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, has hired Pickens County native Teirdre Owens in her Tuscaloosa office. “I would like to announce the hiring of Teirdre Owens as our new Tuscaloosa District office Constituent Service Representative & Outreach Coordinator,” Sewell said. Teirdre hails from Pickens County but has resided in Tuscaloosa County for almost 10 years. Owens … Continued
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September 25, 2020

Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington named board chair for NASWA

Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington has been installed as the board chair for the National Association of State Workforce Agencies this week. National Association of State Workforce Agencies is the national organization representing all 50 state workforce agencies, D.C. and U.S. territories. These agencies deliver training, employment, career and business services, in addition … Continued
September 25, 2020

Sewell votes to keep government open, extend programs

Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, this week voted for a measure to continue funding for the programs contained in the 12 annual appropriation acts for FY2020. The bill, HR8337, passed the House in a final vote of 359 to 57 and 1. “I voted for today’s legislation to avert a catastrophic government shutdown and fund the … Continued
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September 24, 2020

SBA offers disaster assistance to businesses, residents affected by Hurricane Sally

Businesses and residents in Alabama counties designated as disaster areas after Hurricane Sally can now apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Small Business Administration administrator Jovita Carranza issued a statement following the announcement of the presidential disaster declaration, which began Sept. 14. “The SBA is strongly committed to providing Alabama … Continued
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September 24, 2020

President Donald Trump endorses Barry Moore for Congress

President Donald Trump on Wednesday endorsed Republican 2nd Congressional District candidate Barry Moore, sharing his endorsement on Twitter. In the tweet, the president wrote, “Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) will be a terrific Congressman for Alabama! An early supporter of our #MAGA agenda, he is Strong on Jobs, Life, the Wall, Law & Order, and the Second … Continued
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September 24, 2020

Sewell’s Caribbean trade bill passes House with unanimous support

Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, this week applauded the passage of a bipartisan bill she introduced to reauthorize the U.S. Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act. The legislation, HR991, passed the House by a unanimous voice vote. The legislation extends the U.S.-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act through 2030. The CBTPA is a preferential trade agreement that provides … Continued
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September 23, 2020