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Senate rejects Trump’s state of emergency

Thursday, the U.S. Senate voted to overrule President Donald J. Trump’s (R) declaration of a state of emergency on the southern border with Mexico. Twelve Republicans voted with the Democrats. After Congress failed to appropriate all of the money that he wanted for construction of a border wall, the President issued the state of emergency … Continued
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March 15, 2019

Mid-Alabama Republican Club meets in Vestavia

Saturday, the Mid Alabama Republican Club held their monthly meeting in Vestavia Hills. Jefferson County Commissioner President Jimmy Stevens told the group that Charlie Waldrep has had a massive heart attack and has a fever and asked that the group keep the prominent attorney in their prayers. “I am very appreciative that President Trump came … Continued
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March 11, 2019

Moore defense team subpoenas Corfman attorney’s interview

Attorneys for Roy Moore are attempting to gain access to records and recordings of Leigh Corfman’s attorney reportedly speaking disparagingly about his client’s lifestyle. Attorney Melissa Isaak on behalf of Moore filed with the court a motion of intent to serve a subpoena for records on Breitbart News Network in Washington, D.C. On Nov. 9, … Continued
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March 8, 2019

Jones, McConnell speak on Senate floor about tornadoes

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke on the Senate floor on Monday about the tornadoes that passed through Lee County on Sunday. They both offered condolences to the confirmed 23 victims’ families and all of the families whose homes and businesses were damaged. “I ask that everyone pray for … Continued
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March 5, 2019

Roby and Palmer voice support for born live legislation

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Alabama, led a anti-abortion discussion at the Family Research Council’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, where she discussed congressional efforts to combat what she called the Democrats’ radical abortion agenda. Roby, who has long been a vocal anti-abortion advocate, addressed a live audience and specifically discussed her support for the … Continued
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March 4, 2019

Byrne introduces Trump education plan

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, announced the introduction of the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act. This legislation will give students and parents in Alabama and around the country the freedom to make educational decisions that are right for them. The legislation was developed in consultation with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Sen. Ted Cruz, … Continued
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March 1, 2019

Sewell, Leahy introduce the Voting Rights Advancement Act

Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, and Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, introduced legislation Tuesday to help address what they called “the most egregious forms of recent voter suppression” by developing a process to determine which states and localities with a recent history of voting rights violations must pre-clear election changes with the Department of Justice. “In my … Continued
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February 28, 2019