7th Congressional District

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma announced on Wednesday that the City of Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service has been awarded a $1,955,628 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant. Rep. Sewell said, “Firefighters put their lives on the line every day across the State of … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D) from Selma announced that she is hosting a job fair in the City of Birmingham on August 8th. According to a statement released by the Congresswoman’s office: “Rep. Sewell is hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, August 8th at the BJCC from 10am to … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned three of four challenged provisions of Arizona’s anti-illegal immigration law, SB 1070.  Most observers think that this will impact Alabama’s similar anti-illegal immigration legislation, HB 56.  Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D) from Selma, who has been vocal opponent of state anti-illegal immigration legislation, released … Continued

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-Selma) released a press statement yesterday supporting President Obama’s announced Summer Jobs Initiative for youth.  In her statement Rep. Sewell said, “I was very pleased to hear President Obama’s announcement of the Summer Jobs+ initiative today.  America faces few more urgent challenges than preparing our children … Continued