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Shelby says Appropriations Committee is restoring America’s defenses

Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, spoke in the Senate floor in favor of HR6157. Shelby said that passing the bill will accelerate rebuilding America’s military. HR6157 is a bill that packages two Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations measures – Department of Defense; and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. These are the … Continued
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August 22, 2018

Rogers addresses Montgomery Chamber of Commerce

Congressman Mike Rogers, who represents Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District, spoke to the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday at their monthly ‘Eggs and Issues’ event. “Congratulation on the F35 that is a big deal,” Rogers said of the Air Force’s newest fighter jet that will be replacing the F16s at Montgomery’s Donnelly Field. “We need … Continued
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August 3, 2018

Congressman Bradley Byrne applauds airport grants

Congressman Bradley Byrne, who represents Alabama’s 1st Congressional District, thanked the U.S. Department of Transportation and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Monday for eight grants from the federal Department of Transportation to local airports in Southwest Alabama. “Having a well-maintained and quality airport is critical in terms of economic development and helping bring new jobs … Continued
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July 31, 2018
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Report from the world’s largest naval exercise

Imagine the scenario: a massive earthquake strikes an impoverished island country. It is followed up by multiple aftershocks and a tsunami. Countless lives are lost and thousands more are injured. The United States and partner nations are called in to respond and help get the nation back on its feet.  In this instance, this was … Continued
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July 30, 2018

Byrne to hold twelve town halls in coming weeks

Friday, July 20, 2018 Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, announced that he will hold twelve town hall meetings during the August District Work Period. Byrne’s town halls are known as the “Better Off Now” Town Hall Tour. “Working with President Trump, we have held true to our promises to the American people,” Rep. Byrne said. “Two … Continued
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July 24, 2018
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Americans are better off now

Two years ago, I joined other Republican House members in unveiling our “Better Way” agenda. The agenda covered everything from national security to tax reform to the economy. It was a bold vision about a different path for America that wasn’t driven by a larger, more powerful federal government. Instead, we advocated for a better … Continued
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July 16, 2018
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Pro-Life Movement momentum is strong

As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I have the privilege each year to advocate for the priorities most important to the people who live and work in Alabama’s Second District.  Among many other key issues, I have been proud to stand up and fight for a strong military and smart agriculture policy on … Continued
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July 16, 2018