Rep. Terri A. Sewell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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