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Shelby: President Trump’s speech highlighted the positive trajectory of country

Tuesday, a triumphant President Donald J. Trump (R) spoke for an hour and eleven minutes on the many accomplishments of his administration in the annual State of the Union address before a joint meeting of Congress in House Chambers. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said that the speech focused on advancement. “The President’s address to … Continued
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February 5, 2020

Byrne: Alabama’s economy will take off with signing of USMCA

Wednesday, President Donald J. Trump (R) signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) into law. U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said that the signing of the USMCA is a “cause for celebration” and that the “Alabama economy is primed to explode.” “Alabamians have cause for celebration with the passage of a new trade deal … Continued
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January 30, 2020

Roby introduces resolution honoring Alabama on its bicentennial

Alabama will have been a state for 200 years on December 14, 2019. Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) and the rest of the Alabama congressional delegation introduced a resolution in Congress marking this historical event. “Last Tuesday, I led the efforts alongside my Alabama colleagues in introducing a resolution that honors the 200th anniversary of Alabama’s … Continued
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November 26, 2019

Alabama business recruitment team explores potential projects at Paris Air Show

Alabama’s business recruitment team wrapped up its efforts at the 2019 Paris Air Show Thursday, after approximately 20 appointments with high-ranking aerospace executives, along with many informal encounters with industry officials. The Alabama aerospace recruitment effort spent over three days in Paris’ Le Bourget airfield and reportedly uncovered seven potential projects. The team also advanced … Continued
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June 24, 2019

Legislature passes the Alabama Incentives Modernization Act

The State Senate approved the Alabama Incentives Modernization Act Wednesday to modernize Alabama’s incentives to take advantage of federal opportunity zones, recruit businesses to rural counties and attract technology companies to the state. The bill was sponsored by State Rep. Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa. The bill was carried in the Senate by Majority Leader Greg Reed, … Continued
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May 31, 2019

Shelby proposes a balanced budget amendment

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, has re-introduced legislation proposing a constitutional amendment that would require Congress to pass a balanced budget. Shelby is concerned with our nation’s growing national debt, which has soared past $22 trillion. Shelby has introduced similar legislation each Congress since joining the Senate. “While our national debt continues to climb, it … Continued
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May 7, 2019

U.S. Chamber awards Brooks “Spirit of Enterprise” Award

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious Spirit of Enterprise Award on April 4 for his strong 2018 record of support for free enterprise and opposition to socialism. The Spirit of Enterprise Award is given annually to members of Congress based on rankings the U.S. Chamber gives for key pro-Free Enterprise, … Continued
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April 16, 2019

Brooks lauds November jobs report

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, made a point to laud the good Bureau of Labor Statistics November jobs report Friday. “The November Jobs Report is very good in the context of two troubling events: the threatened return of socialist, anti-growth policies of Democrats who have captured the House of Representatives and rising interest rates (caused … Continued
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December 10, 2018

Brooks celebrates 3.5 percent GDP growth

Friday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) celebrated America’s 3.5 percent 3rd quarter Real GDP growth rate. Brooks says that Washington’s embrace and return to free-market principles is responsible for the booming economy. “America’s economy is firing on all cylinders!” Brooks announced. “The Commerce Department’s 3rd quarter 3.5 percent GDP growth rate is even stronger than 2018’s … Continued
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October 29, 2018