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Sewell Votes to Re-Open Government and Raise Debt Ceiling

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma issued a written statement after voting in favor of a bi-partisan deal to end the controversial government shutdown, raise the debt ceiling, and fund the government until January. H.R. 2775 is the House version of a deal that was crafted in the … Continued
October 17, 2013

Sewell Announces That She is Taking Application for Federal Judgeship

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) announced that her office will accept applications for recommendations to fill the federal judgeship vacancy created by Judge Lynwood Smith taking senior status. Smith served in the Northern District of Alabama Huntsville division. Alabama’s only Democratic Congress member announced that she has set up … Continued
August 30, 2013

Democrats Respond to Landmark Shelby County Supreme Court Decision

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in favor of Shelby County in the Shelby County Versus Holder ruling striking down Section 4 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Leaders of the Alabama Democratic Party were quick to respond to the ruling. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell … Continued
June 26, 2013

Sewell Comments on Supreme Court Decision on Arizona Voting Law

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma applauds U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down an Arizona law that required voters show proof of citizenship to register to vote. Representative Sewell said, “Today’s Supreme Court ruling marks an important victory for voters in Arizona and those across this nation … Continued
June 19, 2013

Sewell Supports Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma released a written statement following her vote in favor of H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 288-127. Representative Sewell wrote, “Every day, our computer … Continued
April 23, 2013

Sewell Disappointed By Postal Service’s Decision to End Saturday Letter Delivery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The price of postage continues to escalate meanwhile the U.S. Postal Service’s losses continue to balloon.  Now the Postal Service is eliminating Saturday service. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma released a written statement in response to the Postal Service’s decision to end the delivery of Saturday letters. … Continued
February 8, 2013

Sewell Recognizes Lilly Ledbetter

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma released a written statement in recognition of the fourth anniversary of the enactment of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Rep. Sewell said, “Today we celebrate the tireless efforts of Alabama’s own Lilly Ledbetter, a humble activist who has … Continued
January 31, 2013

Sewell Announces Assistance to Firefighters Grant to the Midfield Fire and Rescue Service

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma announced Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding a grant in the amount of $20,752 to the Midfield Fire and Rescue Service through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.  The grant will be … Continued
December 27, 2012

Sewell Disappointed by the Layoffs at American Apparel

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma released a written statement regarding American Apparel’s recent announcement on impending layoffs. Representative Sewell said “I am deeply disappointed in the recent decision by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) not to award the Army Combat Uniform coats contract to American Apparel Inc. … Continued
October 4, 2012

Sewell Opposes Repeal of Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma said after voting against H.R. 6079 The Repeal Obamacare Act. “Today marked the 31st time House Republicans have voted to take away healthcare benefits instead of focusing on job creation and economic growth.  With only thirteen legislative days left before … Continued
July 13, 2012