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Brooks, Palmer join lawsuit against House’s proxy voting rule change

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, and Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, have joined constituents and members of the House Republican Conference as plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a recently passed resolution that allows representatives to cast votes for themselves and others on the House floor, known as proxy voting. The rule change was supported … Continued
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May 29, 2020

Brooks wants to suspend guest worker programs

Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) announced that he and five other members of the U.S. House of Representatives have sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump (R). “38+ million Americans have lost their jobs in the last 2 months,” Rep. Brooks wrote on social media. “The April unemployment rate was 14.7%, the highest rate … Continued
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May 26, 2020

Group names Rep. Mo Brooks a “Taxpayer Super Hero”

The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste on Thursday named U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, a 2019 “Taxpayer Super Hero.” Only 27 members out of 435 voting members of the U.S. House of Representatives were named a 2019 “Taxpayer Super Hero.” Only members with a perfect 100 percent score on CCAGW’s 2019 Congressional Ratings received … Continued
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May 22, 2020

Brooks to vote against Democrats’ next COVID-19 aid plan

Wednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) announced in a statement that he will vote “No” on the Democrats’ $3+ trillion “Socialist spending bill that does little to find a COVID-19 cure and a lot to destroy America’s economy.” Brooks also announced that he will vote “No” on efforts to allow Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California)to vote for … Continued
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May 14, 2020

Brooks says that Flynn’s prosecution was a politically motivated setup

Friday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) said that General Michael Flynn’s prosecution, “was a miscarriage of justice.” “General Flynn’s prosecution was a politically motivated set up.” Brooks wrote. “It was a miscarriage of justice and a shameless attempt at undermining America’s duly elected president by partisan federal government employees. As I’ve said before, every single federal … Continued
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May 11, 2020

Brooks appoints Marshall Yates as new chief of staff

Monday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) announced that Marshall Yates will serve as his new chief of staff following the retirement of former Chief of Staff Mark Pettitt. “I’m pleased to announce Marshall Yates will serve as my new chief of staff,” Brooks said. “Mark Pettitt’s retirement leaves big shoes to fill, but I’m hopeful Marshall … Continued
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May 5, 2020

Brooks announces retirement of Chief of Staff Mark Pettitt

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced Monday that Mark Pettitt, his longtime chief of staff, will retire effective no later than June 5th. “I thank Mark for ably and honorably serving as my chief of staff for more than 9 years— since my first day as a member of Congress,” Brooks said in a statement. “Mark’s … Continued
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April 29, 2020

Brooks urges COVID-19 antibody tests

Congressman Mo Brooks joined a bipartisan letter to the Secretary of Health and Human Services as well as the Director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority urging that HHS rapidly deploy COVID-19 antibody testing. “Americans must work for the good of their families, our economy, and our country,” Brooks said. “At the same … Continued
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April 6, 2020

Brooks releases road map for completing defense appropriations bill despite coronavirus crisis

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, on Wednesday released the House Armed Services Committee road map for completing the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act despite the COVID-19 pandemic. “National defense is the #1 priority of the federal government. Despite the once-in-a-century COVID-19 pandemic, the House Armed Services Committee stands fully committed to passing the annual National Defense … Continued
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April 2, 2020

Alabama Republican Assembly announces endorsements

Sunday, the Alabama Republican Assembly announced their endorsements in today’s Alabama Republican Primary. The group which bills itself as “the conscience of the Republican Party” strives to make sure that the candidates that they support are true to the conservative principles of the party. “The Alabama Republican Assembly is proud to announce our endorsements for … Continued
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March 3, 2020