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Rogers: America faces “vast, evolving” security threats

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, wrote an editorial in the Hill Tuesday in which he warned of growing threats from new and old adversaries. “The threats America faces today are vast, evolving, and from new adversaries,” Rogers warned. “We must take steps to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security, the agency tasked with identifying … Continued
July 5, 2019

Trump launches second-term campaign

Over 20,000 people crowded into an Orlando, Florida, arena Tuesday to hear President Donald Trump announce he will seek a second term as president of the United States. In Homewood, nearly a hundred Republicans gathered for a barbecue and watch the president as he extolled the accomplishments of his first 29 months in office and … Continued
June 20, 2019

Sen. Doug Jones introduces legislation to aid farmers hurt by tariffs

U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, introduced new legislation to offer financial and technical support to farmers and producers impacted by President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade war with China. The Assistance for Farmers Harmed by Tariffs on Exports Act would offer Trade Adjustment Assistance to farmers and producers hurt by tariffs implemented by China. “I agree … Continued
May 16, 2019

Byrne calls for FBI investigation into Joe Biden

Sunday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, called for an FBI investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter’s ties to China. Biden is currently one of twenty Democratic candidates for President. The former Vice-President has been critical of President Donald J. Trump’s (R) trade policies. Now some conservative pundits are making an issue … Continued
May 7, 2019

Pence visits Huntsville to announce 2024 Moon mission

Vice President Mike Pence was in Huntsville Tuesday to address the National Space Council, where he told gathered officials that the U.S. intends to land men on the Moon within the next five years. The Chinese space program has been focused on the moon for the last several years. Pence said that the U.S. is … Continued
March 27, 2019

Shelby votes to reject Green New Deal

The U.S. Senate voted not to implement the Green New Deal on Tuesday. Both of Alabama’s Senators, Sens. Richard Shelby and Doug Jones voted against the controversial environmental legislation that would have drastically transformed the American economy in pursuit of a decrease in atmospheric carbon. The measure was defeated 57 to 0. Jones joined Joe … Continued
March 27, 2019

Palmer addresses the Alabama Republican Assembly

Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, told the Alabama Republican Assembly that if we passed the Green New Deal it will do nothing to reduce carbon in the atmosphere. The Alabama Republican Assembly was holding their annual meeting at the Islamorama Restaurant at Bass Pro Shop in Prattville, Alabama. “My name ID was 4 percent, and half … Continued
March 26, 2019

Alabama international exports topped $21 billion last year

While an escalating global trade war likely had an effect, the value of Alabama exports topped $21 billion in 2018. The state had increased shipments of chemicals, paper products and aerospace parts to overseas markets according to figures from the U.S. Commerce Department. State exports were hurt by ongoing U.S. trade disputes with China and … Continued
March 12, 2019

Brooks credits Trump trade policies for U.S. Steel resuming work on furnace in Fairfield

U.S. Steel announced Monday that it was resuming work on the idled electric arc steel furnace at the historic Fairfield Works. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, credited President Donald Trump’s trade policies for the announcement that will create 150 steelworker jobs. “U.S. Steel reopening in Birmingham and adding 150 new jobs is a prime example of … Continued
February 13, 2019

Jones bill would require Department of Defense to justify “national security tariffs”

A bill proposed by Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and a group of bipartisan senators would require the Department of Defense, rather than the Commerce Department, to justify national security tariffs. Congress would also be able to kill the tariffs by passing a motion of disapproval. Jones is sponsoring the bill with Ohio Republican Sen. Rob … Continued
February 7, 2019