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Pardons and Paroles Director Cam Ward highlights reentry success on Capitol Hill

Ward participated in a panel and presented findings on the impact of the PREP Center.

November 25, 2024

Alabama Habitat for Humanity meets with Congress members

Advocates met with congressional leaders to draw attention to and discuss actionable solutions to housing affordability challenges.

February 14, 2023

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Sponsored hate has taken a beating. You can help kill it

"Turn by turn, the money spigot has slowly stopped flowing to America’s most hateful and divisive politicians."

Josh Moon

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January 13, 2021

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Speaker Sam Rayburn and Congressman Bob Jones

The legendary Speaker of the U.S. House, Sam Rayburn, coined a famous phrase he used often and imparted to young congressmen when they would arrive on Capitol Hill full of vim and vigor.  He would sit down with them and invite them to have a bourbon and branch water with him.  The old gentleman, who … Continued

Steve Flowers

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May 20, 2020

Brooks announces retirement of Chief of Staff Mark Pettitt

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced Monday that Mark Pettitt, his longtime chief of staff, will retire effective no later than June 5th. “I thank Mark for ably and honorably serving as my chief of staff for more than 9 years— since my first day as a member of Congress,” Brooks said in a statement. “Mark’s … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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April 29, 2020

Brooks introduces the End Federal Government Shutdowns Act

Monday, Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, reintroduced the End Federal Government Shutdowns Act of 2019. Brooks said the bill would automatically require continuity of spending at the previous year’s levels should Congress fail to pass spending bills on time. Brooks said that passage would make government shutdowns a thing of the past. The bill has two … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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February 27, 2019

John Merrill to testify at congressional hearing on election security

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill will testify before a congressional committee Tuesday about election security and how Alabama is keeping its elections secure. Merrill will testify before the House Homeland Security Committee on Capitol Hill on Feb. 12 at 9:30 a.m. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, invited Merrill to speak to the committee. Rogers … Continued

Chip Brownlee

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February 11, 2019

Indian council member says Gov. Ivey is ace-in-the-hole — but not so fast

Behind closed doors in Atmore and in the halls of the U.S. Senate, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians are desperate to pass a Land Reaffirmation Act that would ensure tribal lands are safe from any lawsuit challenging their legitimacy. PCI Tribal Council Vice President Robbie McGhee, for months, has been telling his fellow council … Continued

Bill Britt

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May 23, 2018

Doug Jones, to be sworn in Wednesday, hires only Democratic African American chief of staff

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Sen.-elect Doug Jones, who will be sworn in Wednesday, will be the only Democratic senator this Congress to hire an African American chief of staff. Jones on Tuesday announced three other top staff picks, including his legislative director, assistant legislative director and transition adviser. Alabama’s newly elected senator has … Continued

Chip Brownlee

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January 3, 2018