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Dow gained over a thousand points Wednesday

Stocks rebounded Wednesday after getting hammered last week and on Christmas Eve. The Dow Jones Index gained 1086 points to close at 22,878. That is the largest points gained in a day for the index in history and was a 4.98 percent gain in value on the day. The move was broad-based and most indexes … Continued
December 27, 2018

Byrne: Democrats have shut down the government for “open borders”

Thursday is day six of the partial government shutdown and there is no resolution in sight. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, blames the Democrats. “Democrats are so committed to open borders that they have shut down the government instead of supporting common sense immigration priorities,” Rep. Byrne said on social. We must hold strong and continue … Continued
December 27, 2018

Stocks plummet in December

Christmas Eve saw stocks crater. This followed losses on most major indexes last week. With just a few business days left this year could be the worst December for stocks in history. The Dow Jones Index hit a new 52 week low on Monday of 21,792.20. That is its lowest level since September 2017. The … Continued
December 25, 2018

McCutcheon supports Trump’s efforts to build border wall

President Donald J. Trump (R) wants to build a wall on the southern border to curb the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs. Democrats have thwarted efforts to build the wall. The President is refusing to sign a measure to continue funding the government unless he gets $5 billion to begin building his wall. On … Continued
December 24, 2018

Brooks, Byrne say fight over border wall funding is worth fighting

Congressmen Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, and Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, voted “Yes” Thursday on the House Amendment to H.R. 695 that provides $5.7 billion in border wall funding avoiding a presidential veto and government shutdown. “Illegal aliens are a scourge on America that flood across America’s borders with impunity. America must stop this arrogant and dangerous defiance … Continued
December 21, 2018

Sewell calls Trump’s threat to shutdown the government over border wall “disgraceful”

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, said that President Donald J. Trump’s threat to shut down the government if his border wall project is not funded “disgraceful.” The President made the comments in a televised White House meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California. “We need funding … Continued
December 14, 2018

Shelby votes in support of budget agreement

By Brandon Moseley   Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., voted in favor of the long-term budget agreement and Continuing Resolution to fund the government through March 23, 2018. The bill, which Senator Shelby supported, was passed with bipartisan support by a vote of 71-28 in the U.S. Senate. “The Senate has approved … Continued
February 13, 2018

Brooks calls compromise Senate spending bill “A debt junkie’s dream”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, made a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representative critical of the compromise spending bill expected to reach the House this week. Afterwards Brooks released a statement explaining why he opposes the bill. “Yesterday, the House passed with my supporting vote a … Continued
February 9, 2018

Senator Jones wants the military to get paid during shutdown

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, called on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to hold a vote on a measure to ensure U.S. military service members will continue to be paid during the federal government shutdown. “Around the world and here at home, our military and their families … Continued
January 22, 2018

Byrne asks that his pay be withheld during government shutdown

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, sent a letter to the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives requesting that his Congressional pay be withheld until the government shutdown concludes. Under current law, pay for Members of Congress is not tied to a government shutdown.  The congressional staff, members of … Continued
January 22, 2018