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Kiani Gardner opposes tariffs on European goods

Monday, First Congressional Candidate Kiani Gardner (D) warned that there would be devastating impacts on the District’s aerospace industry and local economy if the latest proposed tariffs on European goods were implemented. She also was highly critical of Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) who currently represents the district. “While I greatly appreciate the leadership being demonstrated … Continued
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January 8, 2020

Sewell introduces bipartisan Caribbean trade bill

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, and Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act until 2030. The CBTPA has allowed for the duty- and quota-free import of goods made with U.S. yarns, fabrics and threads from Caribbean countries since 2000. “Extending the U.S. Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act will … Continued
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February 8, 2019

MTC Logistics to build cold storage facility in Mobile

The Minority Transportation Consortium is building a new cold storage facility in Mobile. This will create another 50 to 70 jobs and will further facilitate traffic through the state port in Mobile. “More jobs coming to our area!,” said Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose. “MTC Logistics will build a $58 million cold storage facility between the … Continued
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September 28, 2018

Shelby Says Export-Import Bank Problems Beyond Repair

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 10, 2015 US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama), spoke on the Senate floor in opposition to the Export-Import Bank of the United States.  Sen. Shelby said, “I believe that Ex-Im has outlived its usefulness and should be allowed to expire.” The controversial bank is currently only authorized through June … Continued
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June 11, 2015