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Byrne: Trump decision not to impose tariffs on Airbus “massive win” for Alabama

The Trump Administration announced Wednesday it will not impose tariffs on component parts imported to Airbus Mobile’s facilities. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, said that the decision was a “massive win” for Alabama workers. “This is a massive win for the thousands of Alabama workers connected to Airbus Mobile,” Byrne said. “I thank President Trump for … Continued
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October 3, 2019

Sewell named to group tasked with improving the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement

Monday, U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) was appointed to the House Democrat’ trade working group by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-California). The House Democrats’ trade Working Group is a task force charged with negotiating improvements to the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCTA). “I am honored that Speaker Pelosi and Chairman Neal have selected … Continued
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June 18, 2019

Byrne calls for FBI investigation into Joe Biden

Sunday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, called for an FBI investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter’s ties to China. Biden is currently one of twenty Democratic candidates for President. The former Vice-President has been critical of President Donald J. Trump’s (R) trade policies. Now some conservative pundits are making an issue … Continued
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May 7, 2019

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
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December 27, 2018

Mike Pence meets with Ivey in Birmingham

Tuesday, Vice-President Mike Pence (R) flew in to Birmingham for a National Republican Senate Committee (NRSC) event at Birmingham’s Weston Hotel. Prior to leaving for that event the Vice President had a brief private meeting with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) aboard Air Force Two. Ivey and Pence then disembarked from the plane and met … Continued
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October 31, 2018

Alabama delegation supports Port of Mobile navigation improvements

The entire Alabama congressional delegation has endorsed the modernization of the Mobile Harbor Federal Navigation Channel. This is one of the largest proposed economic development projects in the state. The Alabama lawmakers submitted their comments to the Mobile District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting the Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP) identified in the … Continued
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September 12, 2018

Palmer concerned tariffs could undo progress in manufacturing

Trade talks, tariffs, and retaliatory tariffs (both real and threatened) continue to dominate international news lines this summer. On Friday, Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, spoke on the issue in an email to constituents. “On March 8, 2018, President Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports and a 25 percent tariff on steel imports,” Congressman Palmer … Continued
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August 6, 2018

Republican Candidates Debate in Miami

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 10, the Alabama Constitutional Conservatives held another presidential debate watching party. The Republican candidates for President of the United States gathered for yet another debate, this time in Miami on CNN. Ohio Governor John Kasich said, “I am for immigration without immigration I would be running for … Continued
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March 14, 2016

Sessions Testifies On Behalf Of Alabama Steelworkers

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, October 6 U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R from Alabama) testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission about the impact that illicit trade practices by other countries have harmed Alabama and U.S. steel workers and their families. Sen. Sessions said, “I am here to respectfully urge an … Continued
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October 7, 2015