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Eric Swalwell drops out of Presidential race

Monday, Congressman Eric Swalwell, D-California, announced that he was ending his bid to be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States. Swalwell, who has campaigned in Alabama, both for President and for 2018 Democratic candidates is the first of the 24 declared Democratic candidates for President to drop out of the race. “We … Continued
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July 9, 2019

Sewell offers latest edition of her guide to grants

U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, announced that her office has released its latest “Guide to Grants” newsletter. The federal government awards billions of dollars in grants to grow the economy, improve infrastructure, and do various other things. Sewell’s office helps her 7th Congressional District constituents understand how the grant process works. “I am honored … Continued
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July 5, 2019

Byrne and Sewell lead a bipartisan letter supporting rural hospitals

Thursday, Representatives Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose), Phil Roe (R-Tenness), Terri A. Sewell (D-Selma), Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M (R-Ohio), Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), and Jason Smith (R-Missouri) led 90 colleagues in a letter to Secretary Alex Azar of the Department of Health & Human Services and Administrator Seema Verma of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in support … Continued
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July 4, 2019
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A Republic, if we can keep it: The cost of counting undocumented immigrants in the U.S Census

Whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, liberal or conservative, you have a right to have your voice heard in the halls of Congress. The 4.8 million Americans who live in Alabama have the same right to representation as 4.8 million Americans living in Southern California or the Texas Panhandle. But that right — … Continued
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July 3, 2019
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Sewell’s rural health bill clears key House committee

The House Ways & Means Committee advanced the HEARTS and Rural Relief Act this week. The legislation was introduced by U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, and Devin Nunes, R-California. The purpose of H.R. 3429 is to improve the Medicare program and provide relief for rural areas, the disabled community and service members. “I am proud … Continued
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July 1, 2019

Brooks votes against spending bill, says it rewards undocumented immigrants

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced his opposition to the spending bill passed by House Democrats to deal with the border emergency crisis on Tuesday. Brooks said “socialist democrats’ solutions are a combination of open borders and giving illegal aliens free welcome mats.” “Unprecedented illegal alien tsunamis are swamping Customs and Border Patrol resources on America’s … Continued
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June 28, 2019

Byrne applauds FAA grants for two South Alabama airports

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, released a statement Tuesday applauding FAA’s announcement of grants to two Southwest Alabama airports. “Airports are a valuable component of our transportation infrastructure and an important economic development tool,” Byrne said. “With the improvements made possible by these grants in Foley and Mobile, our district’s infrastructure network will become stronger. I … Continued
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June 27, 2019

Sewell named to group tasked with improving the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement

Monday, U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) was appointed to the House Democrat’ trade working group by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-California). The House Democrats’ trade Working Group is a task force charged with negotiating improvements to the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCTA). “I am honored that Speaker Pelosi and Chairman Neal have selected … Continued
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June 18, 2019

Roby attends Change of Command ceremony at Fort Rucker

Monday, Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) attended the Change of Command ceremony at Fort Rucker. Major General David J. Francis is the new Commanding General of USAACE and Fort Rucker. Gen. Francis takes over from Major General William Gayler. “This morning, Margaret, George, and I attended the Change of Command ceremony at Fort Rucker,” Congresswoman Roby … Continued
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June 18, 2019