Our national debt is unsustainable
The United States cannot continue down this path of spending ourselves into oblivion.
deficit
Shelby, Tuberville vote against climate, health and deficit reduction package
The bill passed the Senate on Sunday despite objection from the Republican side, including both of Alabama's senators.
Tuberville calls for term limits, balanced budget and lobbying reform
Tuberville has also made a major media buy across the state to trumpet this message.
Palmer says $3 trillion coronavirus aid bill is a “threat to national security”
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday voted in favor of a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief package designed to alleviate the health and economic fallout of the global pandemic. The Heroes Act, H.R. 6800, was written by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-California, and House Democrats. Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, voted against the … Continued
Republican Senate candidates address forum in Muscle Shoals
Saturday, February 15 Republican U.S. Senate candidates were in Muscle Shoals for a candidates forum sponsored by the Conservative Leadership Conference. Former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania) was the moderator of the event. Speaking on the recently failed impeachment effort against the President, Santorum said “All of this was a show and … Continued
Brooks supports rule that could cost 688,000 people SNAP benefits
Wednesday, the Trump administration finalized a rule that would impose work requirements on able bodied persons seeking benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) praised the announcement of the final rule that could potentially take benefits away from as many as 688,000 recipients including thousands in Alabama. “America suffered a … Continued
Opinion
Opinion
Follow this topic to stay updated on recent posts.
See recent postsWe do not have a gun control problem
We don’t have a gun control problem; we have a spiritual deficit problem. The Democrats and the liberal media love to point fingers and assign blame. They attacked me when I pointed out the trash they put on television that our young children are watching. From wife swapping shows to the sexualization of the primetime … Continued
Shelby proposes a balanced budget amendment
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, has re-introduced legislation proposing a constitutional amendment that would require Congress to pass a balanced budget. Shelby is concerned with our nation’s growing national debt, which has soared past $22 trillion. Shelby has introduced similar legislation each Congress since joining the Senate. “While our national debt continues to climb, it … Continued
Brooks warns of potential debilitating national insolvency after deficit jumps 17 percent
U.S. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, issued a warning about the potential for a “Debilitating National Insolvency and bankruptcy that robs America of the prosperity and peace we have long enjoyed” following the release of the Treasury Department’s preliminary Fiscal Year 2018 deficit projection of $779 billion and the Comptroller General’s statement that America’s fiscal path is … Continued
Palmer bill would rescind $1.6 billion of inactive funds
Thursday, Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) introducing a new bill that would rescind the $1.6 billion in unobligated balances remaining in the United States Enrichment Corporation (USEC) Fund. “The government is borrowing millions of dollars every day while we have $1.6 billion sitting in an account that cannot be used,” Palmer said. “Since 2015, the Government … Continued