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Alabama Democrat condemned for remarks on abortion bill

On Wednesday, Republicans denounced comments by State Rep. John Rogers, D-Birmingham, suggesting that children killed in abortions would have to be killed in the electric chair later if they had lived. Rogers made the comments on the floor of the Alabama Statehouse on Tuesday while debating State Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur, over a Pro-Life bill that … Continued
May 2, 2019

Brooks supports Air Force’s National Security Space Launch Program

Twenty-eight bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives, led by Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, sent a letter to United States Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson on Friday, April 12 declaring their support for the Air Force’s National Security Space Launch Program’s Phase 2 acquisition strategy. The signers requested the Air Force refrain from weakening … Continued
April 30, 2019
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Alabama Congressional Delegation praises proposal to adjust Medicare reimbursements

Tuesday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced changes to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule that provides relief from the increasing disproportion of reimbursement to hospitals created by the Medicare wage index. U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby’s office said that while CMS uses wage index data based on regional labor costs to determine … Continued
April 26, 2019

Who will take Doug Jones out next year?

It is a foregone conclusion that a Republican will take out our anomaly liberal Democratic senator, Doug Jones, next year. The question is which Republican will be the nominee and capture the seat. The early favorite is U.S. Congressman Bradley Byrne. There is an old adage that often holds true, the early bird gets the … Continued
April 24, 2019

Zeigler says recent U.S. Senate poll was “fatally flawed”

State Auditor Jim Zeigler said a poll of the U.S. Senate Republican primary is “fatally flawed.” The state auditor said that the poll omitted four potential candidates with name recognition. Those omitted included Zeigler himself, who has formed an exploratory campaign eyeing a possible run for the Senate seat now held by Democrat Doug Jones. … Continued
April 22, 2019

Alabama Republicans: Mueller report shows no collusion, conspiracies or obstruction

Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice released a redacted Mueller report. Alabama Republicans said that the whole special counsel investigation “was a waste of time,” and exonerates President Donald Trump. Republicans say that the report shows there was no collusion, was no conspiracy and was no coverup. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued a … Continued
April 19, 2019

Bill Hightower announces campaign for open Alabama 1st Congressional District

Former State Sen. Bill Hightower, R-Mobile, announced his candidacy for Alabama’s open 1st Congressional District. “After much thought, discussion with my family, and prayer I am proud to announce my candidacy to serve Alabama’s First Congressional District in Congress,” Hightower said. “South Alabama has given me and my family so much, I cannot sit on … Continued
April 17, 2019

Poll: Roy Moore top choice of likely GOP primary voters in 2020

A new poll released Tuesday has former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore as the top choice among GOP primary voters likely to vote in upcoming 2020 Senate election. The same poll found voters split on their approval Sen. Doug Jones’ job performance, but a majority would vote regardless to replace him. In the poll, Jones’ … Continued
April 16, 2019

Ainsworth will not run for Senate

Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth announced Thursday that he will not run for the U.S. Senate seat held currently by Doug Jones, D-Alabama. Ainsworth said he made the decision with his wife, Kendall Foster Ainsworth, not to run for Senate at this time. “Over the past few months, I have been touched and honored by the … Continued
April 12, 2019

Zeigler comments on Tuberville entry into Senate race

Saturday, former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville announced that he will be a candidate for U.S. Senate as a Republican to challenge incumbent Sen. Doug Jones. Alabama state Auditor Jim Zeigler, a Republican, commented on the announcement by Tuberville. Zeigler is a graduate of the University of Alabama. “I walked the Quad and sat … Continued
April 9, 2019