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U.S. economy adds 225,000 jobs in January

Many economists had been expecting an economic slowdown in 2020 after an extremely prosperous 2019. January, however, vastly exceeded expectations. The U.S. added 225,000 jobs in January. Trade tensions were greatly eased after President Donald J. Trump (R) formally signed the United States Mexico Trade Agreement (USMCA) into law and reached a Phase One trade … Continued
February 10, 2020

Byrne calls for halt to travel from China

Congressman Bradley Byrne released a video statement calling for an immediate halt of all travel from China to the United States due to concerns about the worsening coronavirus pandemic. “We are all concerned about the coronavirus,” Congressman Byrne said, “We now have a person to person spread of the virus here in this country; so … Continued
February 4, 2020

Byrne: Alabama’s economy will take off with signing of USMCA

Wednesday, President Donald J. Trump (R) signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) into law. U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said that the signing of the USMCA is a “cause for celebration” and that the “Alabama economy is primed to explode.” “Alabamians have cause for celebration with the passage of a new trade deal … Continued
January 30, 2020

Alabama Farmers praise Phase One trade deal with China

Wednesday, President Donald J. Trump (R) was joined by the Vice Premier of China in the East Room of the White House. Together, they signed phase one of a new trade agreement that rebalances this vital trade partnership between the two economic superpowers while boosting American businesses, farmers, manufacturers, and innovators. The deal, which includes … Continued
January 16, 2020

Canfield will attend signing of U.S., China Trade Deal

Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield will attend today’s ceremonial signing of the Phase 1 trade deal between the United States and China at the White House. President Donald Trump will sign an 86-page agreement with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He. That preliminary deal between the two economic superpowers marks a thaw in the tensions between … Continued
January 15, 2020

Buttigieg coming to Alabama next week

Wednesday, the Pete Buttigieg for President campaign announced that South Bend Mayor Buttigieg will be in the state on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Tuesday, Mayor Buttigieg will attend a Black women’s round table discussion in Montgomery and on Wednesday he will be in Birmingham for a meeting with community leaders. Buttigieg has been soaring in … Continued
November 28, 2019

Byrne introduces legislation to start an investigation into Hunter and Joe Biden

Monday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, announced that he has introduced a resolution directing three House committees to begin an investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings during his father’s, Joe Biden (D), tenure as Vice President. “While Democrats intensify their partisan scheme to impeach President Trump, they continue to turn a blind eye to the Biden … Continued
October 15, 2019

Report from Washington: President Trump is right. The America First agenda works

With so many accomplishments, it is difficult to believe President Trump has been in office for less than three years. Like many of you across East Alabama, I strongly support the America First agenda. Despite what you may see on the mainstream media, the facts demonstrate President Trump’s achievements. Take the economy first.  There have … Continued
September 19, 2019

Ag Commissioner Rick Pate to host listening session in Selma today

Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate will kick-off a state-wide series of listening sessions this week. The first session will be held today at the Central Alabama Farmers Co-Op in Selma. The stated goal of these sessions is to provide a forum for Commissioner Pate and the public to meet and discuss current … Continued
September 4, 2019

Rogers supports Trump’s decision to create new Space Command

Thursday, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump (R), the Secretary of Defense established the United States Space Command to ensure space superiority. Supporters says that the United States Space Command strengthens our ability to deter conflict and ensure unfettered access to, and freedom to operate in, space. Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, released a … Continued
September 2, 2019