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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
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My wife and I lived in New York City on 9/11 and heard the first plane roar overhead before crashing into tower one of the World Trade Center. That act of terror was swift, startling and violent. COVID-19 is a slow-burning fire consuming resources, businesses and most terribly, lives. Any reasonable person knows that now … Continued
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March 30, 2020

Byrne defends President, slams Kaepernick and Omar

Monday, Senate candidate Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, slammed Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and former football star Colin Kaepernick for their statements attacking President Donald J. Trump (R) over his decision to kill Iranian General Qasem Soleimani with a drone strike in Baghdad on Thursday. Byrne urged Americans to unite in support of the President. During the … Continued
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January 8, 2020

Ivey urges Alabama citizens to obtain a STAR ID by Oct. 1, 2020

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) and ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor reminded Alabamians that they have a year to the federal deadline requiring a more secure identification to fly domestically on commercial aircraft and to enter military bases and certain federal facilities. Gov. Ivey urged Alabamians to obtain the STAR ID, which stands for Secure, Trusted … Continued
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October 2, 2019

Rogers: Growing threat of domestic terrorism is disturbing

Wednesday, Congressman Mike Rogers told CNN’s Chris Cuomo that while the U.S. has made great strides in dealing with international terrorism threats, the growing threat of domestic terrorism is disturbing. Wednesday was the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Rogers spoke with Cuomo following Tuesday’s hearing on current threats to the homeland. “I feel … Continued
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September 13, 2019

Alabama Republican introduces resolution in favor of expelling Rep. Ilhan Omar from Congress

Monday State Rep. Tommy Hanes, R-Bryant, announced plans to introduce a resolution at Saturday’s Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee meeting calling for the expulsion of controversial Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, for what he calls her “anti-American” sentiments. The resolution takes issue with Omar for her language regarding U.S. war veterans, the 9/11 terror attacks, … Continued
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August 20, 2019

Rogers: America faces “vast, evolving” security threats

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, wrote an editorial in the Hill Tuesday in which he warned of growing threats from new and old adversaries. “The threats America faces today are vast, evolving, and from new adversaries,” Rogers warned. “We must take steps to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security, the agency tasked with identifying … Continued
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July 5, 2019

9/11 Memorial stair climb held Sunday in Montgomery

Most people can easily climb one flight of stairs, but going two flights of stairs in a three-story home is a little more challenging. Many people start looking for the elevator to reach the fourth floor in an office building. Climbing the stairs in a ten-story office building is a cardio workout for most folks. … Continued
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September 19, 2018