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Shelby co-sponsors the coronavirus economic stabilization act

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby of Alabama, Senate Majority Whip John Thune and Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, all Republicans, released “The Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020” as part of the broader Senate economic response package. Sponsors say that the legislation would allow the Treasury Secretary to provide up to $208 billion … Continued
March 20, 2020

Aderholt and Bonner Say We are Near the Fiscal Cliff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville said in an email to constituents that a deal can still be reached on fiscal cliff and sequestration crises.  Rep. Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile said in his weekly column that the ball however is in President Obama’s court Rep. Aderholt said, … Continued
December 26, 2012

Roby and Bonner Warn of Harmful Affects to Alabama From Fiscal Cliff and Sequestration

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery went to Facebook to criticize President Barack Obama’s position on the fiscal cliff and sequestration cuts which will take effect on January 1 if the Congress is not able to come to agreement with the White House on U.S. fiscal policy. Meanwhile … Continued
December 4, 2012

Bachus Comments on New Job Numbers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday United States House of Representatives member Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia issued a written statement following the release of new job numbers showing that job creation has virtually ground to a halt. Congressman Bachus said, “The Administration’s policies are just not working.  This month marks the third … Continued
June 6, 2012