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20 years after mine disaster, Brookwood miners are still fighting for safety

"We’re not backing down, because when tragedy strikes a workplace, it is the union that ensures there is never a return to 'business as usual.'"
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September 23, 2021
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It will be Trump vs. Biden in November. Conventions will be anticlimactic

The presidential race is onward. It will be incumbent Republican Donald Trump vs. former Vice President and 36-year veteran Democrat, Delaware U.S. Senator Joe Biden in the November 3rd General Election. Both men have clinched their parties’ nomination.  Therefore, the Democratic convention, July 31-August 2 and the Republican convention set for August 25-28 will be … Continued
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July 29, 2020
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Don’t let the next decade be like the last

The last decade should embarrass anyone living in Alabama.  Because by any measure that doesn’t include college football, the last 10 years have been a disaster for the working class people of this state.  To put it simply: The rent is up and the wages are down.  Corruption is at an all time high. Murder … Continued
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December 31, 2019

Sen. Doug Jones urges Senate to take action on disaster relief

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala, recently expressed disapproval over the Senate’s failure to reach a decision on disaster recovery efforts for states who recently faced natural disasters, calling the dispute a “political tug-of-war.” The Senate has continually disagreed over the level of funding to be provided for Puerto Rico and have yet to reach a decision … Continued
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April 12, 2019

Sen. Richard Shelby introduces disaster relief amendment to Senate

Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, urged Senate members on Monday to approve legislation provided disaster relief funds to Alabama and other areas that have recently suffered from natural disasters. The measure would provide $13.45 billion in aid to states and territories affected by disasters in 2018 and 2019. It would also provide $600 million in nutrition … Continued
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April 2, 2019

Sonny Perdue visits Houston County farms impacted by Hurricane Michael

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue joined Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) and Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan (R) in Houston County to visit with farmers impacted by Hurricane Michael. “We’ve got an unusual situation here,” Perdue said. “A lot of pine tree damage that we don’t usually see in these situations. … Continued
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November 19, 2018

Jones calls for Trump to approve individual assistance for Alabamians affected by Hurricane Michael

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones urged President Donald Trump last week to push for approval of individual assistance grants for Alabamians impacted by Hurricane Michael. While a Major Disaster Declaration was approved last week, it only provides public assistance grants. Public assistance grants help local governments and community organizations, but can’t be disbursed to individuals recovering … Continued
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November 12, 2018

Trump approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Alabama counties impacted by Hurricane Michael

President Donald Trump approved an Emergency Disaster Declaration for the state of Alabama in response to Gov. Kay Ivey’s request on Oct. 11. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program will provide assistance under category B to Alabama counties impacted by Hurricane Michael. “I greatly appreciate President Trump approving our request for federal assistance,” … Continued
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October 15, 2018