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Byrne sues Speaker Pelosi to stop House rule changes

Tuesday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, announcing that he is filing a lawsuit against Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-California, alleging that the Speaker’s new coronavirus emergency rules allowing members of Congress to proxy vote violates the United States Constitution. “The Constitution is clear that a majority must be present for the House to conduct … Continued
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May 28, 2020

National Right to Life Committee endorses Aderholt

Wednesday, the campaign to re-elect Congressman Robert Aderholt, (R Haleyville) announced that the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) has endorsed him for re-election to Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District. “I am truly humbled to have the endorsement of the National Right to Life Committee,” said Congressman Aderholt. “I have, and I always will, fight for … Continued
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May 28, 2020

National Right to Life endorses Bill Hightower

Former state Senator and First Congressional District candidate Bill Hightower, R-Alabama, announced open Wednesday, that his campaign has received the endorsement of the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC). The NRLC is the nation’s oldest and largest pro-life advocacy organization. The NRLC’s leadership called Hightower “a strong advocate for life” and a “leader in Alabama’s … Continued
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May 21, 2020

Coleman congratulates Mike Garcia on CA-25 upset

Thursday, Second District Republican Congressional candidate Jeff Coleman released a statement praising Republican challenger Mike Garcia’s win in this week’s special election in California’s 25th Congressional District. “I want to offer my congratulations to Congressman-Elect Mike Garcia’s big win in California last night,” Coleman said. “Despite the Democrats’ attempt to stack the vote in their … Continued
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May 15, 2020

Brooks says that Flynn’s prosecution was a politically motivated setup

Friday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) said that General Michael Flynn’s prosecution, “was a miscarriage of justice.” “General Flynn’s prosecution was a politically motivated set up.” Brooks wrote. “It was a miscarriage of justice and a shameless attempt at undermining America’s duly elected president by partisan federal government employees. As I’ve said before, every single federal … Continued
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May 11, 2020

Poole is worried about state four-year universities

Thursday, State Representative Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa, told reporters: “I am very worried about our four-year universities.” Poole is the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Education Committee that crafts that annual Education Trust Fund budgets (ETF). The House passed a record ETF budget, HB187, one a 76 to 1 vote on Thursday. HB187 passed … Continued
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May 8, 2020

Brooks appoints Marshall Yates as new chief of staff

Monday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) announced that Marshall Yates will serve as his new chief of staff following the retirement of former Chief of Staff Mark Pettitt. “I’m pleased to announce Marshall Yates will serve as my new chief of staff,” Brooks said. “Mark Pettitt’s retirement leaves big shoes to fill, but I’m hopeful Marshall … Continued
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May 5, 2020

Aderholt assists Webb Diagnostics as they work on a rapid antibody test

Thursday, Nashville based Webb Diagnostics thanked Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) for his assistance in receiving emergency FDA approval for their innovative rapid antibody test to not only detect active COVID-19 infections; but also past exposure to the virus, possibly indicating immunity to the virus. This type of widespread, rapid testing is an important element in … Continued
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April 27, 2020