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Congress fails to override Trump national emergency veto

The Democratically controlled U.S. House of Representatives attempted to override President Donald Trump’s veto of their bill to reject the President’s declaration of a national emergency on the U.S.-Mexico border. Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, delivered a speech on the House floor encouraging Congress to sustain President Trump’s veto of H.J.Res. 46. Brooks said that building … Continued
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March 27, 2019

Shelby votes to reject Green New Deal

The U.S. Senate voted not to implement the Green New Deal on Tuesday. Both of Alabama’s Senators, Sens. Richard Shelby and Doug Jones voted against the controversial environmental legislation that would have drastically transformed the American economy in pursuit of a decrease in atmospheric carbon. The measure was defeated 57 to 0. Jones joined Joe … Continued
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March 27, 2019

Brooks: Mueller Report completely vindicates President Trump

Sunday, Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, said that the findings of the Mueller Report “completely vindicate” President Trump and his 2016 campaign from charges of Russian collusion. Brook attacked “Socialist Democrats” and their “fake news media allies for perpetrating a fraud on the American people for the last 2 1/2 years.” “According to the Mueller Report, … Continued
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March 25, 2019

Alabama Republican Assembly to meet in Prattville on Saturday

The Alabama Republican Assembly announced that their state meeting will be Saturday night in Prattville. The Alabama Republican Assembly announced that Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, and Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, will headline its annual dinner at Bass Pro Shops in Prattville, Alabama. Congressman Gary Palmer will offer the keynote and the Assembly will especially recognize … Continued
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March 20, 2019

Brooks votes to make Mueller report public

Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, voted in favor of legislation that would make the report of Special Counsel Robert Mueller public when it is released. H.Con.Res. 24, requires that the Special Counsel Mueller should be made available to the public and to Congress. H.Con.Res. 24 passed the House 420 to 0. “The American people deserve … Continued
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March 18, 2019

Brooks accuses Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of economic ignorance

Tuesday, Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, accused socialist Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, with economic ignorance in response to her attacks on the free enterprise system. Congressman Mo Brooks delivered his comments in a forceful speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. “A prominent American Socialist politician recently proclaimed that “capitalism is irredeemable,” … Continued
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March 14, 2019

Venezuela is key concern for Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations

The Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations hosted a discussion Thursday on the current situation in Venezuela with special guest speaker Eric Farnsworth. Farnsworth is a Venezuela expert and vice president of the Council of the Americas and the Americas Society. He provided analysis of the South American country’s history, current crisis, interim leadership and future. … Continued
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March 5, 2019

Alabama Bicentennial Stamp unveiled

Saturday, the U.S. Postal Service commemorated Alabama’s bicentennial and entry as the 22nd state in the union. The USPS unveiled the Alabama Statehood Forever stamp during the Alabama200 ceremony at the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum in Huntsville. “Since becoming America’s 22nd state on December 14, 1819, Alabama has built a rich history grounded in the diversity, … Continued
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February 27, 2019