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Hightower names Jon Harris campaign manager

Bill Hightower, candidate for Congress in Alabama’s open First Congressional District, announced today that Jon Harris will serve as his campaign manager. Bill Hightower said: “Jon has been a critical part of our campaign from day-one and he has proven that he has the skills, experience, and commitment to lead our campaign as we enter … Continued
November 21, 2019

Hyundai to build the Santa Cruz in Montgomery adding 200 jobs

Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that Hyundai would add another product line at its Montgomery assembly plant. The Hyundai Santa Cruz will now also be built in Montgomery. The decision means 200 more jobs at the Montgomery plant. Governor Kay Ivey joined Hyundai executives and local leaders to announce that Hyundai plans to … Continued
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November 14, 2019

Alabama Republicans continue to denounce impeachment as a “sham”

Wednesday, formal public impeachment hearings against President Donald J. Trump (R) were held. Alabama Republicans continued to denounce the impeachment inquiry as a “sham” and a “circus.” Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said that Democrats planned to impeach Trump from the moment that he was elected. “Today the Democrats continued to show their irresponsible … Continued
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November 14, 2019

Brooks says whistleblower “is a spy working on behalf of the Democratic Party”

Tuesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) denounced the reported Ukraine whistleblower who was “working on behalf of the Democratic Party.” “The so-called “Ukraine whistleblower” is a spy working on behalf of the Democrat party,” Brooks said on social media. “I suspect he went into the White House intending to undermine the president of the United States. … Continued
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November 13, 2019

Today is Veteran’s Day

Today is Veterans Day, the day where America honors the men and women who have fought to keep this country free and prosperous. Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) said that our veterans , “Are nothing less than true American heroes.” “Today, as we honor our Veterans, we must remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in … Continued
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November 11, 2019

Sewell: Impeachment is “about the soul of our democracy”

Sunday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell appeared on NBC News Sunday talk show program, “Meet the Press with Chuck Todd,” to defend the Democrats’ near party line vote to formalize the ongoing impeachment hearings against President Donald J. Trump (R) saying that the impeachment investigation is “about the soul of our democracy.” “I hope that the … Continued
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November 4, 2019

Alabama Republican leaders denounce House procedural vote for formal impeachment inquiry

Thursday, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued a statement following Thursday procedural vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, calling it a “partisan sham,” and praising Alabama Republicans Representatives for voting against the resolution. “While the results of today’s impeachment procedural vote come as a shock to no one, it is yet another reminder … Continued
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November 1, 2019

Rogers warns terrorism remains a real threat

Wednesday, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) spoke on the global threats that face our nation at a hearing entitled, “Global Terrorism: Threats to the Homeland Part II.” “The threats to our homeland are real,” Rep. Rogers said. “Every day, terrorists plot to disrupt and destroy our way of life…Just this weekend, we all were reminded of … Continued
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November 1, 2019

House passes resolution to begin formal impeachment hearings against President Trump

Today, the House of Representatives voted in favor of a resolution to begin formal impeachment proceedings against President Donald J. Trump. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, voted against the resolution which he denounced as partisan and criticized as rejecting House precedent and blocking the Minority from full participation. “Since starting their impeachment scheme, Democrats have tried … Continued
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October 31, 2019