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Jones introduces bipartisan bill to expand debt reorganization tools for farmers

Thursday, U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and colleagues introduced the bipartisan Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019 to help family farms reorganize after falling on hard times as bankruptcy rates among American farmers near record highs. “We need to do everything we can to help Alabama farmers succeed, especially at a time when the business … Continued
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March 28, 2019

Shelby votes to reject Green New Deal

The U.S. Senate voted not to implement the Green New Deal on Tuesday. Both of Alabama’s Senators, Sens. Richard Shelby and Doug Jones voted against the controversial environmental legislation that would have drastically transformed the American economy in pursuit of a decrease in atmospheric carbon. The measure was defeated 57 to 0. Jones joined Joe … Continued
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March 27, 2019
Roy Moore speaks to reporters and supporters

Moore says that it is “about time” for the SPLC shakeup

On Friday, Richard Cohen resigned as President from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) where he has worked for the last 33 years. A week ago Cohen fired SPLC co-founder Morris Dees, for undisclosed accusations of misconduct. Also on Friday, Rhonda Brownstein, SPLC’s legal director, also resigned. Richard Cohen and the SPLC despised former Chief … Continued
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March 25, 2019

Byrne addresses St. Clair County Republicans

Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, was at the Market City Grill in Pell City on Thursday addressing the St. Clair County Republican Party at their monthly meeting. Bradley Byrne is a candidate for U.S. Senate for the seat currently held by Doug Jones. “It’s great to be in St. Clair County,” Byrne said. I have come … Continued
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March 25, 2019
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Nothing matters more than the desperate politician

Del Marsh is having himself quite a week. And by that, I mean that Del Marsh is doing dumb things in the hopes that some of you will please remember that he exists when it comes time to vote for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Doug Jones. Apparently, the way to win the … Continued
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March 22, 2019

Byrne addresses Elmore County Republicans

The Elmore County Republican Party met for their first annual banquet on Tuesday at the Millbrook Civic Center. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, was the keynote speaker. Byrne has announced that he is giving up his House seat to run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama. “I come from Washington … Continued
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March 21, 2019

Chairwoman: ALGOP is “building an army”

Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan spoke to the Mid-Alabama Republican Club at their regular monthly meeting in Vestavia Hills on March 9. MARC President and former state Rep. Paul DeMarco, R-Homewood, asked the group for a moment of silence to remember the 23 people killed when a Tornado touched down in Lee County earlier … Continued
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March 18, 2019

Senators Jones, Toomey introduce bill to spur main street investments

Thursday, U.S. Senators Doug Jones, D-Alabama and Pat Toomey, R-Pennsylvania, introduced bipartisan legislation that ensures restaurants and retailers can take full advantage of a 2017 tax law provision meant to spur renovations and investment. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made significant changes to the federal tax code, including allowing businesses to immediately write … Continued
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March 18, 2019
Roy Moore speaks to reporters and supporters

Moore’s defense team releases information bringing Leigh Corfman’s character into question

Roy Moore attorney Melissa Isaak and the Moore legal defense team fought back against the perception that Moore is attacking Leigh Corfman’s character. The Moore defense team argues that instead, Moore is simply relating testimony taken under oath of Corfman’s former attorney and lifelong friend Eddie Sexton, and of Sexton’s client, Gary Lantrip. The Moore … Continued
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March 15, 2019