Richard Shelby

Shelby: Kavanaugh has done an “outstanding job” during confirmation hearings

Thursday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said on social media that the Senate has already gotten more documents on Judge Brett Kavanaugh than it received on the previous five U.S. Supreme Court nominees combined and that the Senate should put aside unnecessary partisan political obstruction and move to confirm him to the Supreme Court. “Delay … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 12, 2018

Alabama delegation supports Port of Mobile navigation improvements

The entire Alabama congressional delegation has endorsed the modernization of the Mobile Harbor Federal Navigation Channel. This is one of the largest proposed economic development projects in the state. The Alabama lawmakers submitted their comments to the Mobile District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting the Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP) identified in the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 12, 2018

Opinion

Illegal immigrants and census

Conservative Republicans, like Jeff Sessions, have been obsessed with illegal immigrants for years. Sessions is and has always been a stickler for obeying the laws of our land. He is the most honest, upright, squeaky clean, politician I have ever seen in my lifetime of observing politics in Alabama. He is like Dudley Do Right, … Continued

Steve Flowers

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September 12, 2018

Shelby applauds confirmation of former aide to the Securities and Exchange Commission

Sen. Richard Shelby is applauding the confirmation of one of his former aides to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Senate confirmed Elad Roisman, Shelby’s former counsel on the Senate Banking Committee, to be a member of the SEC. He was confirmed by a vote of 85-14. “Elad Roisman’s confirmation is excellent news for … Continued

Chip Brownlee

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September 6, 2018

Opinion

Jeff Sessions’ lonely island

You live by the cowardice, you die by the cowardice. Jeff Sessions is learning that lesson the hard way these days, as he adjusts to life on his lonely, lonely island. Years of bigotry and shadiness alienated him from everyone center-right and to the left. And now, the poor ol’ fella has done been out-bigoted … Continued

Josh Moon

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September 4, 2018

Opinion

What’s next for Congress?

The House returns to session this week after the month-long August District Work Period, and there are many important legislative items that need our attention. August was a busy time back in Southwest Alabama listening to the people I have the honor of representing. I appreciate all those who took time to visit my office, … Continued

Bradley Byrne

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September 4, 2018

Group holds rally to urge Sen. Jones to vote no on Kavanaugh confirmation

A rally was held Sunday at Birmingham’s Railroad Park to urge U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D) to vote “No” on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court Confirmation. An estimated 125 people gathered in Birmingham to show just how many Alabamians oppose Kavanaugh’s confirmation. The group claims that Brett Kavanaugh is a threat to health care access, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 3, 2018

Gary Palmer holds town hall event in Vincent

Monday Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, was in Vincent for a town hall with city leaders and residents. Vincent Mayor Ray McAllister said, “It is our pleasure to have Gary Palmer and his staff with us today. He does a great job for us in Washington. I know it is a zoo.” Palmer was introduced as, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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August 30, 2018

Shelby praises confirmation of Alabama Judge Terry Moorer

Thursday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, praised the Senate confirmation of Judge Terry F. Moorer of Greenville, Alabama, to be a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Alabama. Judge Moorer was nominated for the judgeship by President Donald J. Trump (R) in September 2017. “Judge Terry Moorer is well-suited to be a U.S. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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August 29, 2018