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Appropriations Committee

An interview with Rick Neighbors, who is challenging Congressman Robert Aderholt

Last week, the Alabama Political Reporter sat down with Rick Neighbors, the Democratic nominee in Alabama’s 4th Congressional District, where he is challenging twelve-term incumbent Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, in the Nov. 3 general election. Neighbors said that he wants to bring a better quality of life for the people of Alabama’s 4th Congressional District. … Continued
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August 17, 2020

U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Aderholt

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt’s congressional campaign announced Monday the U.S. Chamber of Commerce had endorsed the congressman. “On behalf of the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region, I am pleased to inform you that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has … Continued
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June 30, 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
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March 9, 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
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March 6, 2020

Shelby announces Senate passage of national security appropriations package with Alabama priorities

Thursday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, voted to approve the second of two comprehensive appropriations packages together containing all 12 appropriations measures. The bipartisan package, HR1158, was passed in the Senate by a vote of 81 to 11 and completes funding for the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020) process. Shelby said that this measure contains funding … Continued
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December 20, 2019