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Senate reaches deal on Federal Reserve lending, clearing path for $900 billion aid package

This final roadblock allows Congress to pass a coronavirus relief deal and omnibus spending package.

December 21, 2020

FDA panel approves emergency use for Moderna’s COVID vaccine

The full FDA and a CDC panel both still have to sign off on the panel’s recommendation.

December 18, 2020

Sewell introduces legislation to expand new markets tax credit

The bipartisan legislation will preserve access to the New Markets Tax Credit for underserved communities.

December 15, 2020

FDA grants emergency use authorization to Pfizer vaccine

The FDA emergency use authorization gives the federal government the ability to start distributing it to states.

December 13, 2020

Sports broadcaster Eli Gold tests positive for coronavirus

Gold confirmed his positive test on his weekly show with Alabama head football coach Nick Saban.

December 11, 2020

U.S. sets new single day COVID-19 death record

Nationally, the death toll has risen to at least 296,885 as of press time.

December 10, 2020

How COVID-19 has impacted Alabama government

COVID-19 has heavily affected the Alabama political world.

December 8, 2020

Aderholt tests positive for the coronavirus but is showing no symptoms

Aderholt tested positive while isolating because his wife had tested positive for the virus.

December 4, 2020

Sewell: Congress must act to ensure vaccine distribution infrastructure is available

Funding is needed to ensure smooth distribution, Sewell said.

December 2, 2020

Roby urges Alabamians to follow all COVID guidelines

“Your participation helps protect your family and community," she said.

December 2, 2020