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Mobile Archbishop issues statement on liturgical practices due to coronavirus

Mobile’s Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi in a statement Monday issued directives meant to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus during liturgical celebrations.   Rodi said that he had hoped previous statements sent to clergy, parents and students at Catholic schools on ways to prevent the spread of the virus would be enough.  “I was not … Continued
March 10, 2020

Sessions campaign attacks Tuberville as “Florida man”

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ Senate campaign launched a new video called “Florida Man Game Show,” which attacks his opponent Tommy Tuberville as a Florida resident who has never done anything for President Donald Trump or the conservative movement. “It’s important that before March 31st, Alabama voters know the real Tommy Tuberville,” said Sessions’ campaign … Continued
March 10, 2020

Sessions calls for Chuck Schumer to be censured by the Senate

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s, D-New York, comments that appeared to threaten Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh if they vote to overturn the controversial Roe vs. Wade decision have been widely condemned by Republicans. Senate candidate Jeff Sessions called on the Senate to censure the senior Senator from New York. On Wednesday … Continued
March 10, 2020

NASA deals with the coronavirus

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced Monday that a NASA employee in California has tested positive for the coronavirus. Bridenstine also announced plans to use telework to limit exposure if the virus becomes more of a threat. “On Sunday, March 8, we received confirmation an employee at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley tested positive … Continued
March 10, 2020

Senate passed the Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act

Thursday, the Alabama state Senate passed a bill that would make it a felony for doctors to perform gender altering treatments and surgeries on children under the age of 19. The Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act, Senate Bill 219, is sponsored by State Senator Shay Shelnutt, R-Trussville. SB219 is cosponsored by Sens. Jim McClendon, … Continued
March 9, 2020

Shelby praises National Guard and Reserves’ important contribution to our military

Wednesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, conducted a subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2021 funding request and budget justification for the National Guard and Reserve Components. Shelby praised the National Guard and Reserves important contribution important “to our nation’s total military force” and “provide critical support to our nation during domestic emergencies.” “Our … Continued
March 9, 2020

Nathanial Woods executed as accomplice in 2004 murders of three police officers

A Birmingham man convicted of being an accomplice in the murders of three Birmingham police officers was executed Thursday evening.  Nathaniel Woods, 43, was executed after appeals and national media attention failed to deter Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to intervene. Woods was convicted of being an accomplice in the murders, despite the shooter’s statements that … Continued
March 6, 2020

Senate passes $8.3 billion in funding to deal with coronavirus

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby on Thursday applauded the Senate’s passage of an emergency supplemental funding package to deal with the coronavirus. The legislation provides $8.3 billion in total resources to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 strain coronavirus. “I am pleased Congress has swiftly passed this emergency supplemental to combat the dangerous Coronavirus,” … Continued
March 6, 2020

House passes $7.7 billion supplemental funding package to address the coronavirus

Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a robust emergency supplemental funding package to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus, the COVID-19 strain. The package – which provides $7.767 billion in emergency appropriations, more than triple the Administration’s original request. “I voted ‘yes’ today to provide an additional $7.8 billion to fight the … Continued
March 5, 2020

Michael Bloomberg drops out, endorses Joe Biden

Michael Bloomberg suspended his campaign on Wednesday following a poor performance on Super Tuesday, and threw his support behind former Vice President Joe Biden, further strengthening Democratic solidarity behind Biden.  “Three months ago, I entered the race for President to defeat Donald Trump,” Bloomberg said in a statement Wednesday. “Today, I am leaving the race … Continued
March 4, 2020