Trump signs COVID relief, omnibus spending bill
Trump’s signing of the $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill means that there will not be a government shutdown.
Omnibus spending bill
Shutdown nears as Trump resists signing spending, COVID relief bill
Congress will meet on Monday to try to avoid a pending government shutdown.
House Republicans block motion to increase direct payments to $2,000
Democrats pushed for larger checks all along. Most Republicans argued against it.
Sewell voted for bipartisan COVID relief, government funding package
"This bill is far from perfect, but Alabamians cannot wait any longer for relief," the congresswoman said.
National Grange praises Congress for broadband funding
"Congress has recognized the plight of rural Americans and the digital divide that separates them from the rest of the country."
Senate reaches deal on Federal Reserve lending, clearing path for $900 billion aid package
This final roadblock allows Congress to pass a coronavirus relief deal and omnibus spending package.
Strange is a “No”on the short-term spending bill
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 4, 2017, US Senator Luther Strange (R) voted against the Omnibus short term spending package because he says that the measure, “falls short of advancing Alabama’s priorities.” Sen. Strange said in a statement, “Certain aspects of the omnibus package are a step in the right direction after … Continued
Shelby Campaign Goes Negative Against McConnell
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For weeks, Jonathan McConnell has been making accusation after accusation against incumbent US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama). McConnell has accused Shelby of using his position to enrich himself and his friends. Despite Shelby’s near perfect conservative voting score record from the American Conservative Union, McConnell has denounced Shelby as … Continued
Greater Birmingham Young Republicans Declare Shelby ‘Elected Official of the Year’
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 18, the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYR) held their annual Christmas Party at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in Birmingham’s BJCC complex. The young Republicans selected Senator Shelby as their ‘Elected Official of the Year.’ The GOP group announced in a statement, “Congratulations to our … Continued
Senate Candidates McConnell, Nana Both Release Statements
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, December 16, Jonathan McConnell, a GOP primary candidate for the US Senate, released a statement critical of the omnibus spending bill and incumbent US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama). McConnell attacked Shelby from his political right. Jonathan McConnell said in a statement: “Richard Shelby’s willingness to give President … Continued