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Jones joins bipartisan call to implement program to alleviate border crisis

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, has joined a bipartisan group of senators in sending letters to President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan and Attorney General William Barr to urge the implementation of “Operation Safe Return.” Supporters claim that Operation Safe Return is a pilot program that … Continued
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July 22, 2019

Brooks salutes the Apollo program

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, spoke on the floor of the  House of Representatives Wednesday to celebrate, “The 50th anniversary of one of mankind’s, and America’s, greatest achievements: walking on the surface of the Moon.” “Even now, 50 years after watching the Moon landing, I get chills remembering when Apollo astronauts landed and later planted the … Continued
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July 19, 2019

Pence visits Huntsville to announce 2024 Moon mission

Vice President Mike Pence was in Huntsville Tuesday to address the National Space Council, where he told gathered officials that the U.S. intends to land men on the Moon within the next five years. The Chinese space program has been focused on the moon for the last several years. Pence said that the U.S. is … Continued
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March 27, 2019

Pence, Alabama Republicans call for Rep. Ilhan Omar’s removal from foreign affairs committee

On Monday, Vice President Mike Pence called for Congress to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, from the House Foreign Affairs Committee for recent comments that have been interpreted by leaders of both political parties to be anti-Semitic. “Anti-Semitism has no place in the Congress of the United States of America,” Pence said, addressing the comments … Continued
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March 27, 2019

March for Life held in Washington

Friday the National March for Life event was held in Washington D.C. Thousands of marchers participated in the 46th March for Life. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) announced his support for the pro-life efforts. “I am heartened and greatly encouraged to know that many of my constituents came to Washington to peacefully stand up for the … Continued
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January 21, 2019

President Bush’s state funeral is today

The official state funeral of President George Herbert Walker Bush will be held today in Washington D.C. Pres. Trump declared today a national day of mourning to honor the passing of the 41st President, George H.W. Bush. Last night, President Donald J. Trump (R) and First Lady Melania Trump traveled to the U.S. Capitol to … Continued
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December 5, 2018

Ivey speaks to Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association

Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) addressed the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) at the group’s 4th annual appreciation dinner at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover. Ivey said that the companies that come to Alabama, “want to be a part of a team.” “They can expect hard work, growth, and success,” Ivey said. “They want … Continued
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November 2, 2018

Brooks supports President Trump’s Space Force efforts

Thursday, President Donald J. Trump (R) announced that he was directing the Pentagon to begin preparing for the creation of Space Force as America’s sixth branch of the armed forces. “I’m hereby directing the Department of Defense and Pentagon to immediately begin the process necessary to establish a space force as the sixth branch of … Continued
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August 10, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence endorses US Rep. Martha Roby

Friday, Vice President Mike Pence (R) endorsed U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) in her campaign for re-election in Alabama’s Second Congressional District. Pence released a statement on social media: “President Trump and I support Martha Roby – a strong supporter of tax cuts & President Trump’s pro-growth, America First agenda!,” Vice-President Pence said. “Get out … Continued
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July 16, 2018