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Mike Rogers selected as conferee for the NDAA

Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, was selected as a conferee for the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. “I am proud to be named to the National Defense Authorization Act conference committee,” Rogers said. “I look forward to working with my colleagues to continue the 50 plus year streak of passing a defense authorization bill in support … Continued
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September 19, 2019

Byrne applauds Trump Administration overturning Obama-Era “Waters of the US” rule

Thursday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said that it was “great news for Alabama farmers and landowners” in response to the announcement that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) have finalized a rule repealing the Obama-era waters of the US (WOTUS) proposed rule. “Today’s announcement is great news for Alabama … Continued
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September 16, 2019

Rogers: Growing threat of domestic terrorism is disturbing

Wednesday, Congressman Mike Rogers told CNN’s Chris Cuomo that while the U.S. has made great strides in dealing with international terrorism threats, the growing threat of domestic terrorism is disturbing. Wednesday was the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Rogers spoke with Cuomo following Tuesday’s hearing on current threats to the homeland. “I feel … Continued
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September 13, 2019
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August recess roundup

It is a very old tradition for Congress to recess during the hot and humid month of August.  Years ago, Congress had completed its work by this time and took the rest of the year off.  However, we now reconvene after what has become known as the August District Work Period. This time has always … Continued
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September 10, 2019

Byrne supports Huntsville for Space Command HQ

Wednesday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, announced his full support for making Huntsville the permanent headquarters of the revived Space Command at the Pentagon. Byrne sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper expressing his strong support for the U.S. Space Command to be permanently headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. “The space legacy and unmatched workforce … Continued
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September 9, 2019

Rogers announces $144,390 grant for Piedmont Emergency Rescue Squad

Thursday, Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, congratulated the Piedmont Emergency Rescue Squad today for receiving a $144,390.90 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Rogers said the funding would help the fire department purchase a new firefighting vehicle. “Calhoun County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I congratulate the men and … Continued
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September 9, 2019
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GOP now stands for “Get Out, Pronto!”

A lot of Republicans have decided they don’t want to be in Congress anymore. In the House, 15 GOP members, including Alabama’s Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, are calling it quits. In the Senate, four Republicans have thus far decided to leave after their current terms end. Among those retiring is the only African-American Republican in Congress, … Continued
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September 6, 2019

Republicans resist Alabama NAACP call for Ivey to resign

On Thursday, Alabama NAACP President Bernard Simelton called on Gov. Kay Ivey to resign from office after it was revealed that Ivey had performed a skit in blackface and overalls making fun of poor Black sharecroppers crawling around on their knees for cigar butts while she was a college student at Auburn University during the … Continued
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September 4, 2019