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Alabama delegation asks federal government for relief from Medicare Wage Index

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced that members of the Alabama congressional delegation have sent a letter to Administrator Seema Verma of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to encourage the agency to use the proposed rule for the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) in fiscal year 2020 to provide relief from the … Continued
March 29, 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
March 27, 2019

Trump approves Ivey’s request for expedited major disaster declaration

In response to Gov. Kay Ivey’s request on March 4, President Donald Trump approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Lee County on Tuesday triggering the release of federal funds to help people and communities recover from severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred March 3, 2019. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program … Continued
March 6, 2019

Alabama Republicans praise Trump’s State of the Union Speech

President Donald Trump spoke 0ver 90 minutes to a joint session of Congress explaining his vision for the country in the 2019 State of the Union address on Tuesday. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan stated that Alabama is proud to support Trump. “Alabama is proud to be a consistent and strong supporter of President … Continued
February 6, 2019

Mike Rogers cosponsors Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, announced Friday he was co-sponsoring the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, H.R. 38. If passed, national reciprocity would allow citizens with a concealed carry permit to travel to other states and have their concealed carry privilege honored by authorities in that state, much like motorists with drivers licenses can operate their … Continued
January 30, 2019

Alabama Republicans support Trump’s call to increase border security with a wall

President Donald Trump addressed the nation Tuesday, urging for increasing border security through the construction of a border wall. The President’s remarks were greeted with praise from Alabama’s Republican leaders. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement following President Trump’s first Oval Office address to the nation. “The Alabama Republican Party fully supports … Continued
January 9, 2019

The 116th Congress is sworn in

The members of the U.S. House of Representatives elected in November were sworn in Thursday. While Republicans controlled the House for the previous four Congresses, the Democrats are back in control for the 116th Congress. U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) was sworn-in to her fifth term serving Alabama’s Second District in the U.S. House of … Continued
January 4, 2019

Sewell releases 2018 report

Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Selma, released her annual report detailing her accomplishments representing Alabama’s Seventh Congressional District in the U.S. House o Representatives. “I believe that transparency and accountability are central to the strength of our democracy,” Rep. Sewell said in a statement. “That’s why, each year, I’m proud to release my annual report, providing families … Continued
January 4, 2019

Alabama leaders react to the passing of former President George H. W. Bush

Saturday Alabama and national leaders sent statements mourning the passing of the 41st President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush (R). The Alabama Republican Party released a statement on the death of President Bush Saturday morning. “The Alabama Republican Party extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of President George H.W. … Continued
December 3, 2018