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Congress

Sewell continues American Rescue Plan district tour

Sewell continues her district-wide tour Tuesday touting the benefits of the American Rescue Plan.

April 6, 2021

House passes bill to limit public officials’ ability to close businesses in pandemic

The legislation would curb public officials' ability to close certain classes of businesses in a pandemic.

March 3, 2021

American life expectancy falls as COVID-19 deaths top 500,000

The CDC reports that American life expectancy has dropped a full year in the first six months of 2020.

February 19, 2021

Ivey asks for patience from public on COVID vaccine

"We will get shots in the arm and off the shelf. In the meantime, be patient," Ivey said.

January 19, 2021

$600 COVID relief checks could be deposited as early as Wednesday

It is hoped that the infusion of cash into the economy will help working-class Americans who have been hit hard.

December 30, 2020

Congressman-elect Jerry Carl says he opposes another lockdown

Carl said he wants “a return to normalcy,” in an interview with Fox News last week.

December 29, 2020

Trump signs COVID relief, omnibus spending bill

Trump’s signing of the $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill means that there will not be a government shutdown.

December 28, 2020

Trumps wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Americans

"We are battling a global pandemic that has affected all of us. We have been inspired by the kindness and courage of citizens across this country."

December 25, 2020

Shelby votes for package to fund the government, provide COVID relief

The package contains a number of provisions impacting Alabama.

December 22, 2020

December is on track to be Alabama’s deadliest month of the pandemic

From cases and deaths to hospitalizations, December is on track to be the worst month of the pandemic.

December 21, 2020