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Jerry Carl calls on Alabama attorney general to sue China

Monday, April 27 Republican congressional candidate Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl called on Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to sue China for their mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic. Two other states, Missouri and Mississippi, have filed civil lawsuits against China, seeking reparations for loss of life, human suffering and economic turmoil. “The Chinese government and … Continued
May 4, 2020

Barry Moore working with White House to release summary of coronavirus aid for Alabama

Thursday, the Barry Moore for Congress campaign released information from the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (OIA) on the status of federal coordination and assistance efforts to Alabama during the coronavirus pandemic. The campaign website, BarryMooreforCongress.com, has been updated with an overview page containing data on medical supplies provided to the State as well … Continued
May 4, 2020

NASCAR to be first major pro sports league to resume play

Thursday, NASCAR announced that it will resume racing this month but with no fans in the stands. They are the first of the major sports leagues to resume competition following the economic shutdown that closed everything from billion-dollar pro sports leagues to 5-year-olds playing T-ball with their friends. Seven weeks have passed since the NBA … Continued
May 4, 2020

More than 1,200 COVID-19 cases in Alabama long-term care facilities

More than 1,200 long-term care facility residents and employees in Alabama have tested positive for COVID-19, the Alabama Department of Public Health reported Sunday. At least 770 residents and 496 employees have tested positive, according to the latest data. The cases in these long-term care facilities, which include both nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, account … Continued
May 3, 2020

Jones asks for clarity on COVID-19 loan forgiveness for small businesses

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, on Friday called for clarity on loan forgiveness for small businesses that received coronavirus-related grants through the Paycheck Protection Program.  “On Monday, April 27, the second round of funding began to help support our small businesses.  However, the terms for forgiveness were and continue … Continued
May 1, 2020

FDA grants “emergency use authorization” for UAB-developed drug to treat COVID-19

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday issued an “emergency use authorization” for the drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19 patients, a fast-tracked approval of a drug that early clinical trial results show can speed recovery.   In a letter Friday to Gilead Sciences, the California-based drug-maker that owns the rights to the drug, the FDA … Continued
May 1, 2020

Jones calls for “Paycheck Security Act” to save workers’ salaries and health care

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and three other Democratic senators in a call with reporters Friday said their “Paycheck Security Act” would save American workers’ paychecks and existing healthcare, and keep the businesses that hire them afloat amid the COVID-19 crisis.  The plan would cover wages and benefits of furloughed or laid-off workers at businesses and … Continued
May 1, 2020

Ranchers group supports president’s order to keep meatpackers operating

Thursday, rancher group R-CALF-USA announced that they were in support of President Donald J. Trump’s (R) executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to declare meatpacking operations critical infrastructure that must remain open. R-CALF USA said in a statement that, “Trump’s action was necessary to prevent further collapse of the United States’ meat supply chain.” … Continued
May 1, 2020

Daniels: Alabama Democrats won’t participate in legislative session

When the Alabama Legislature returns for the end of the 2020 Legislative Session next week, Alabama Democrats won’t be there.  House minority leader Anthony Daniels told the “Alabama Politics This Week” podcast on Thursday that he and “99 percent” of Democratic lawmakers plan to stay home and not participate in a session, in the middle … Continued
April 30, 2020