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Slowing the spread requires all hands on deck

As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to change the way we live our daily lives, its important to take note of the ways this challenging time has brought our communities together.  It has been reassuring to see stories of neighbors helping neighbors in communities in Southwest Alabama and beyond.  As we continue to treat this unprecedented … Continued
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March 25, 2020

Roby updates constituents on COVID-19 situation

Monday, Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) provided guidance to constituents on the COVID-19 global pandemic that is spreading rapidly across our state and nation. “As our country moves forward with addressing the challenges associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), it is incumbent upon my office to provide the people of Alabama’s Second Congressional District with the … Continued
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March 17, 2020

Byrne votes against coronavirus response bill

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, thanked President Donald Trump for his efforts to improve the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, but said that he still could not support it. “Tonight, I was asked to vote on a 110-page bill that spends billions of dollars and contains numerous mandates on small businesses only 26 minutes after receiving … Continued
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March 16, 2020

Barry Moore faces Jeff Coleman in Republican runoff

Former State Representative Barry Moore (R) will face Dothan businessman Jeff Coleman in a runoff election for the Republican nomination in Alabama’s Second Congressional District race on March 31st. “I want to thank all my supporters for their confidence in me, and all the volunteers who worked so hard on this campaign,” Barry Moore said … Continued
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March 9, 2020

Senate Health Committee updated on coronavirus crisis

Wednesday, Alabama Public Health Officer Scott Harris told the Alabama Senate Health Committee, “We have no cases in Alabama,” referring to the new strain of the coronavirus – COVID-19. The Chairman of the Senate Health Committee is Senator Jim McClendon (R-Springville). McClendon asked Dr. Harris to update the Committee on the threat from the coronavirus. … Continued
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March 5, 2020

Rogers has concerns about global response to coronavirus

Tuesday, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) addressed the evolving coronavirus outbreak and expressed his concerns about the global response to the coronavirus during a meeting of the House Homeland Security Committee. “Our hearts go out to those who have lost their loved ones and those who are currently undergoing treatment,” Rogers said. “This pandemic is a … Continued
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March 4, 2020

Dr. Frank Wright of D. James Kennedy Ministries endorses Hasdorff for Congress

Monday, Dr. Frank Wright, Ph.D., President/CEO of D. James Kennedy Ministries, announced his full support for Terri Hasdorff (R) in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. “It’s been said that people with integrity have nothing to fear, because they have nothing to hide,” Dr. Wright said. “This perfectly describes my friend and colleague Terri Hasdorff. With her … Continued
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February 24, 2020