Shelby votes for package to fund the government, provide COVID relief
The package contains a number of provisions impacting Alabama.
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Senate reaches deal on Federal Reserve lending, clearing path for $900 billion aid package
This final roadblock allows Congress to pass a coronavirus relief deal and omnibus spending package.
Congress reaches deal on COVID aid package
All Americans, including children, will get a one-time $600 stimulus payment.
FDA panel approves emergency use for Moderna’s COVID vaccine
The full FDA and a CDC panel both still have to sign off on the panel’s recommendation.
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See recent postsThe election is over, and Biden won
Donald Trump has lost 58 of 59 court cases alleging fraud in the Nov. 3 election.
Biden’s win made official with Electoral College vote
Last-minute attempts by Trump’s legal team failed to convince any court to halt the Electoral College vote.
Electoral College meets Monday to formally choose Biden
Based on the certified results last week, Biden and Harris should have a commanding lead when the votes are finally tabulated.
FDA grants emergency use authorization to Pfizer vaccine
The FDA emergency use authorization gives the federal government the ability to start distributing it to states.
Supreme Court rejects Texas lawsuit challenging election results
The state of Alabama was one of 18 states that joined Texas in its bid to have the Supreme Court overturn Biden’s victory.
Shelby applauds Senate passage of defense funding
The conference report passed the Senate by a vote of 84 to 13. It authorizes a total of $740.5 billion for national defense priorities.