Montgomery commissioner says threats followed Jackson Hospital bailout vote
Dan Harris says critics threatened his family after Jackson Hospital vote as county weighs hospital bailouts, school tax, and fiscal stability.
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Montgomery council overrides veto, amends resolution to fund Jackson Hospital
While the council overrode the veto, it also adjusted the resolution to honor some of Mayor Steven Reed's requests.
Rep. Sewell leads 54 Democrats asking for answers on Argentina bailout
Democrats questioned the Treasury secretary about the Trump administration's $20 billion bailout of Argentina, citing concerns about election influence and farmer impact.
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Legislature passes loan system amid moves to save Birmingham-Southern
The college would shut down without a bailout.
Sewell votes in favor of American Rescue Plan coronavirus relief bill
Sewell said the plan will provide up to $475 million in direct funding for cities and counties in the 7th Congressional District.
Shelby co-sponsors the coronavirus economic stabilization act
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby of Alabama, Senate Majority Whip John Thune and Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, all Republicans, released “The Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020” as part of the broader Senate economic response package. Sponsors say that the legislation would allow the Treasury Secretary to provide up to $208 billion … Continued
Doug Jones addresses Alabama AFL-CIO
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones told members of the Alabama AFL-CIO, “You have a friend in the United States Senate.” The Alabama AFL-CIO was holding their biennial convention in Montgomery at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center. “We need to support the people who support us,” Alabama AFL-CIO President Bren Riley said. “He does not … Continued
Eurozone Crisis Worsens: EU Seizes Cyprus Bank Account Across the Board
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The European Union was supposed to make the continent more prosperous and even a “United States of Europe” that would rival the U.S. and China. In reality, the European Union has caused more problems than it solved and it appears to have made the lives of millions of Europeans … Continued
Bachus Says Obama Administration Action on Freddie and Fannie means Taxpayers will Likely Never be Paid Back for Bailout
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia issued a written statement following the Treasury Department’s decision to reduce the dividend rate paid to the Treasury on Senior Preferred Stock of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Congressman Bachus is the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee which oversees the banking … Continued
Shelby Says that FHA has Been Woefully Neglected
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Richard C. Shelby (R) from Alabama released a written statement with his remarks made at a hearing on housing finance reform. Sen. Shelby is the ranking Republican member of the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Sen. Shelby said, “Our fragile housing market faces numerous challenges. … Continued