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Sewell Announces Assistance to Firefighters Grant to the Bessemer Fire Department

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Alabama announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding a grant of $81,000 to the Bessemer Fire Department through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. The grant will be used for fire fighter education and training. Representative … Continued
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January 2, 2013

Sewell Announces Assistance to Firefighters Grant to the Midfield Fire and Rescue Service

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma announced Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding a grant in the amount of $20,752 to the Midfield Fire and Rescue Service through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.  The grant will be … Continued
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December 27, 2012

Obama Signs Aderholt’s American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, President Barack H. Obama signed the Aderholt introduced American Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act into law, finally ending successfully an effort by Congressman Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville to correct some oversights in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 which would have negatively impacted several American … Continued
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December 20, 2012

Bachus Holiday Card Call Program Set for Art Students

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia and his wife Linda announced that Liam White, a 7th grade student at West Blocton Middle School in Bibb County, was selected as the cover artist for the 2012 Holiday Call Card for Art. The program provides a creative outlet for talented … Continued
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December 17, 2012

Economists Warn Congress of Dangers of Fiscal Cliff Tax Increases

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Over 180 economists, including several working for Alabama institutions of Higher Learning warn Congress of severe economic repercussions if the nation falls off of the fiscal cliff and tax rates are raised during this very weak economic recovery. Dr. Keith Malone with the University of North Alabama, Dr. Stephen … Continued
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December 13, 2012

Sessions Praises Congressional Passage of American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama  issued a written statement after Congress passed H.R. 6582, the American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act:. Sen Sessions said, “The American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act will save jobs in Alabama by giving much-needed regulatory relief to our state’s manufacturer of walk-in … Continued
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December 7, 2012

House Passes Aderholt Introduced American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville applauded the passage of the American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act.  H.R. 6582 was introduced by Congressman Robert Aderholt and passed in the United States House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support by 398 to 2. H.R. 6582 would amend the Energy … Continued
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December 6, 2012

Sessions Says President’s Plan’ Would Increase Spending by Over $One Trillion and Would Increase the Debt by $9 Trillion

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama says that President Barack H. Obama’s proposed budget would increase federal spending every year and would increase both taxes and the national debt. Sen. Sessions said, “Secretary Geithner’s comments yesterday on FOX News Sunday affirm that the President’s campaign pledge—that he has … Continued
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December 5, 2012

Roby Taking Part in Holiday Mail For Heroes Program

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery delivered hundreds of Christmas cards from students throughout Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District to Red Cross President and CEO Gail J. McGovern. The “Holiday Mail for Heroes” program is sponsored by the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes. For the sixth straight year the … Continued
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November 29, 2012