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Q&A | Countryman speaks about new directions for Democrats in 2019

Democratic 2018 gubernatorial primary candidate Chris Countryman recently agreed to a lengthy interview in writing with the Alabama Political Reporter about where progressives went wrong in Alabama in the 2018 election and how they can build in 2019 and beyond. Alabama Political Reporter: You were the only Democratic gubernatorial candidate who refused to support Mayor … Continued
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January 2, 2019

Elizabeth Warren announces 2020 presidential bid

The 2020 election cycle began in earnest when U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, announced that she is launching an exploratory committee to consider a bid for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. “If we organize together, if we fight together, if we persist together we can win,” Sen. Warren told supporters in … Continued
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January 2, 2019

Smithsonian and National Zoo to close Wednesday without an end to the government shutdown

The nation is ten days into the partial government shutdown. On Thursday Smithsonian officials announces that, if it continues, they will not be able to continue operations. The Smithsonian operates nineteen museums in Washington D.C. and New York City. The Smithsonian has been using leftover last year’s funds to keep operating through the Christmas holidays. … Continued
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December 31, 2018

Dow gained over a thousand points Wednesday

Stocks rebounded Wednesday after getting hammered last week and on Christmas Eve. The Dow Jones Index gained 1086 points to close at 22,878. That is the largest points gained in a day for the index in history and was a 4.98 percent gain in value on the day. The move was broad-based and most indexes … Continued
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December 27, 2018

Brooks voted against bipartisan criminal justice reform

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, voted “No” on S. 756, the First Step Act of 2018. Rep. Brooks says that the legislation releases violent criminals from prison early, making Americans less safe and more likely to be victims of violent crimes and drug overdoses. “The Senate version of the First Step Act is a step backward,” … Continued
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December 26, 2018

Stocks plummet in December

Christmas Eve saw stocks crater. This followed losses on most major indexes last week. With just a few business days left this year could be the worst December for stocks in history. The Dow Jones Index hit a new 52 week low on Monday of 21,792.20. That is its lowest level since September 2017. The … Continued
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December 25, 2018

President Trump signs Farm Bill

President Donald Trump signed the Farm Bill into law. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, which sets agriculture policy for the next five years. “We have been working every day to deliver for America’s farmers just as they work every single day to deliver for us,” President Trump said. “This important piece of legislation provides … Continued
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December 24, 2018