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GOP leadership in Washington skeptical of Moore’s campaign

On Thursday, former Chief Justice Roy Moore announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones. The Senate Leadership Fund released a statement after the announcement that Moore would mount another campaign in Alabama. “We believe most Alabama Republicans realize that nominating Roy Moore would be … Continued
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June 21, 2019

Roy Moore to announce Senate plans on Thursday

On Thursday, former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore will announce his decision on whether or not to pursue a 2020 run for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Moore’s wife Kayla Moore confirmed the Thursday announcement in a statement provided to media outlets on Tuesday. “Judge Moore will be making an announcement about … Continued
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June 19, 2019

Faith leaders call for Puerto Rico pension protection, debt and disaster relief

Archbishop Roberto González, the Secretary General of the Puerto Rico Bible Society Reverend Heriberto Martínez and the island’s Catholic Charities head, Reverend Enrique Camacho, released a statement Friday calling for pension guarantees, debt relief and disaster assistance for the island on Friday. “This week, as the oversight board met and workers voted on new pension … Continued
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June 19, 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

Byrne, Brooks both critical of 2020 National Defense Authorization Act

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said Thursday that the Committee passed National Defense Authorization Act does not provide enough resources to support our military and complained that it weakens border security. Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, also voted against the measure. Byrne made his statement following the House Armed Services Committee passage of the National Defense Authorization … Continued
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June 14, 2019

Rogers hails committee approval of “Space Force”

Thursday, Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, hailed a vote by the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) to create a new military branch for Space. The “Space Force” is a measure offered by Rogers and Congressman Jim Cooper, D-Tennessee. The measure passed unanimously during the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) mark-up for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20). The … Continued
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June 14, 2019

Corey Maze confirmed as U.S. district judge in Alabama

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced Wednesday that Montgomery’s Corey Maze has been confirmed by the full Senate to be a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama. “Corey Maze’s confirmation to be a district judge for the Northern District of Alabama is another important step in the shaping of our courts,” said … Continued
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June 13, 2019

Brooks speaks against amnesty for dreamers

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, gave a floor speech Tuesday in which he accused Democrats of crafting legislation to entice even more undocumented immigrants to come to the United States. Despite Brooks opposition to the bill, the U.S. House of Representatives still passed the Dream and Promise Act, which creates a pathway for citizenship for millions … Continued
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June 6, 2019

House passes disaster relief bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan compromise disaster relief package on Monday. The House had earlier passed a Democratic relief plan opposed by the White House. U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, helped craft a bipartisan compromise. The Senate Amendment to H.R. 2157, the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, is a bill … Continued
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June 4, 2019